Whakapapa
Whakapapa Village lies within Tongariro National Park,
on the lower north-west slopes of Mount Ruapehu
Trip Planner
Various walk are accessible from Whakapapa Village (some may require a short drive). These walks are in National Park - always be aware of the conditions!
1. Whakapapa Nature Walk 15 minute loop track.
2. Mounds Walk 20 minutes return, via same track. Begins 5 km below Whakapapa Visitor Centre on SH 48.
3. Tawhai Falls Walk 20 minutes, return via same track. Begins 4 km below Whakapapa Visitor Centre on SH 48.
4. Ridge Walking Track 30 - 40 minutes, 1.2 km return via same track. Begins 150 m above Whakapapa Visitor Centre.
5. Taranaki Falls Walking Track 2 hours , 6 km, loop track. Begins 100 m below Whakapapa Visitor Centre at Ngauruhoe Place.
6. Whakapapanui Walking Track 2 hours, 6 km return via same track or Bruce Road. Begins 250 m above Whakapapa Visitor Centre.
7. Silica Rapids Walking Track 2½ hours, 7 km return via Bruce Road. Begins 250 m above Whakapapa Visitor Centre.
More details can be found here
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