At the Ketetahi Car Park, the buses pick up the hikers in the afternoon who dropped them off at the starting point in the morning. There is also a small shelter here.

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The last 8 km descent are unfortunately without highlights and drag on forever with numerous wide loops

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1. View of the steam clouds – View of Upper Te Maari Crater loop from Ketetahi Carpark

20.1km

06:43

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ketetahi Falls loop from Highlands Park

1.74km

00:31

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ketetahi Forest Trail – Lahar Hazard Zone loop from Highlands Park

4.01km

01:11

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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End of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Ketetahi Car Park)

1. View of the steam clouds – View of Upper Te Maari Crater loop from Ketetahi Carpark

2. Ketetahi Falls loop from Highlands Park

3. Ketetahi Forest Trail – Lahar Hazard Zone loop from Highlands Park

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