Hard hike. Very 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: March 19, 2026

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Tongariro National Park

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Start point

Parking

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2.85 km

Edge of Lava Flow

Viewpoint

3.51 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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3.65 km

Taranaki Falls Track

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an always perfect and safe hiking trail.

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8.91 km

Lower Tama Lake

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Beautiful volcanic lake that shines in wonderful colors… easy climb

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9.33 km

Upper Tama Lake

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Beautiful mountain lakes in a wonderful volcanic landscape

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13.5 km

View of Mount Ngauruhoe

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From a distance you have a beautiful view of Mt. Doom from Lord of the Rings

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15.2 km

Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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15.3 km

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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18.1 km

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

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This is where the Tongariro Alpine Crossing begins in Whakapapa

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18.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

1.13 km

345 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

1.27 km

1.24 km

200 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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-2°C

32 %

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