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Golden Rapids – Silica Rapids loop from Whakapapa Village

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Golden Rapids – Silica Rapids loop from Whakapapa Village

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Golden Rapids – Silica Rapids loop from Whakapapa Village

01:58

6.77km

180m

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: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Tongariro National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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923 m

Golden Rapids

Highlight • River

The minerals give the stones a golden yellow color

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1.02 km

Alpine Bog Boardwalk, Tongariro National Park

Highlight • Trail

Beautifully laid out wooden path with information board

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2.67 km

Mineral-Rich Stream in Tongariro National Park

Highlight • River

Minerals make the stones look rusty

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3.00 km

Silica Rapids

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful little waterfalls that meander over white stones into the valley

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3.88 km

View of Mount Ngauruhoe

Highlight • Viewpoint

great view. short walk

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6.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

1.76 km

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

1.95 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,130 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

1°C

-8°C

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Golden Rapids – Silica Rapids loop from Whakapapa Village

Golden Rapids

Alpine Bog Boardwalk, Tongariro National Park

Mineral-Rich Stream in Tongariro National Park

Silica Rapids

View of Mount Ngauruhoe

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