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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Whakapapa Village

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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Whakapapa Village

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4.8

(450)

2,584

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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Whakapapa Village

02:05

7.53km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Tongariro National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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470 m

Taranaki Falls Track Trailhead

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Parking on site and everything well described. There are several options.

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770 m

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

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This is where the Tongariro Alpine Crossing begins in Whakapapa

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825 m

I chose the Lower for the way out and the Upper Taranaki Falls Track for the way back. The paths offer an insight into different landscapes, which is why it is worth going both ways as a circular route.

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3.70 km

Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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3.88 km

Taranaki Falls Track

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an always perfect and safe hiking trail.

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4.02 km

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

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Beautiful view from above over the fall stage of the waterfall

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5.02 km

Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

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A few meters from the hiking trail you can discover an inconspicuous waterfall... but a little further on the Taranaki Falls are much more worthwhile

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5.54 km

View of Mount Ngauruhoe from Taranaki Falls Track

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7.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.04 km

1.13 km

345 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

1.27 km

1.06 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 17 June

-2°C

-6°C

60 %

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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Whakapapa Village

Taranaki Falls Track Trailhead

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

Taranaki Falls

Taranaki Falls

Taranaki Falls Track

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

Waterfall Near Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park

View of Mount Ngauruhoe from Taranaki Falls Track

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