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Lower Taranaki Falls Track – Taranaki Falls Runde von Highlands Park

Lower Taranaki Falls Track – Taranaki Falls Runde von Highlands Park

Nixie planned a hike

January 2, 2025

Lower Taranaki Falls Track – Taranaki Falls Runde von Highlands Park

Moderate

04:02

14.3km

3.5km/h

310m

310m

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Overview

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.

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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208 m

Start of Taranaki Falls Track

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This is where the Tongariro Alpine Crossing begins in Whakapapa

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264 m

Taranaki Falls

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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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3.15 km

Taranaki Falls

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Worthwhile waterfall that can be reached via easy paths

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3.46 km

Wairere Stream Waterfall and Footbridge

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful view from above over the fall stage of the waterfall

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7.90 km

Golden Rapids

Highlight • River

The minerals give the stones a golden yellow color

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6

8.00 km

Alpine Bog Boardwalk, Tongariro National Park

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Beautifully laid out wooden path with information board

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9.98 km

Silica Rapids

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Beautiful little waterfalls that meander over white stones into the valley

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10.9 km

View of Mount Ngauruhoe

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great view. short walk

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.29 km

831 m

387 m

Surfaces

8.95 km

2.14 km

1.82 km

1.22 km

150 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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