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Taranaki Viewpoint – Waterfall loop from National Park

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Manawatu-Wanganui

Taranaki Viewpoint – Waterfall loop from National Park

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Taranaki Viewpoint – Waterfall loop from National Park

03:25

12.0km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

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Start point

Train Station

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2.76 km

Parking Area

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Attention, Gravels road to reach the parking but quite a few spots

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3.84 km

Taranaki Viewpoint

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5.88 km

Track Not Maintained Past This Point

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Just so you know 😏. There is a lookout over to the falls at this point, so you don't need to descend further if you don't want to.

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5.90 km

Waterfall

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12.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

4.55 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

6.19 km

4.52 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Friday 28 November

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Taranaki Viewpoint – Waterfall loop from National Park

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Taranaki Viewpoint

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