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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Highlands Park

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Manawatu-Wanganui

Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Highlands Park

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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Highlands Park

01:52

6.77km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Tongariro National Park

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Parking

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388 m

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

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This is where the Tongariro Alpine Crossing begins in Whakapapa

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444 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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3.32 km

Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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3.50 km

Taranaki Falls Track

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an always perfect and safe hiking trail.

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3.58 km

Toilet at Tongariro National Park

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A true highlight of nature... not

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3.64 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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4.64 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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6.68 km

Taranaki Falls Track Trailhead

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

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6.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

1.06 km

674 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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Taranaki Falls – Taranaki Falls loop from Highlands Park

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

Taranaki Falls

Taranaki Falls

Taranaki Falls Track

Toilet at Tongariro National Park

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

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