| Northern Start |
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, Whakapapa Village |
| Southern End |
Mangahuia Campsite, 500m south/off SH47 (5.8kms from intersection with SH4; 3kms SW of turnoff to SH48) |
| Distance |
12 kms |
| Time |
3-4 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Tramping track |
Description
(North to South) |
Leave the Whakapapa Village on Whakapapaiti Track. It starts opposite the Fire Station, just above the Holiday Park & 250m from the Whakapapa Visitor Centre.
For about 45 mins, the track undulates for a number of easy climbs and descents through groves of kaikawaka and cabbage trees amongst the beech forest. The track then descends through an open tussock-covered area to a bridged river crossing over the Whakapapaiti Stream before coming across a track junction. Turn right (NW) on the Mangahuia Track and head to the Mangahuia campsite (2-3 hours). |
| Extra Info |
Track traverses forest, wetlands and open tussock lands. Can be boggy in the wet. Track may be rutted.
Purchase campsite tickets at a Department of Conservation office prior to your walk. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Poisons & traps |
| Small stream crossings |
| Track exposed to sun, wind or cold |
| Weather extremes |
| Few water sources - avoid drinking from streams with high mineral content. |
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| Requirements |
| Keep to the track |
| No litter |
| No dogs |
| Fires only in designated fireplaces |
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| Environment |
| Take all rubbish with you |
| Use toilets provided |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| Car park |
| Picnic area |
| Toilets |
| Shop - cafe, pub & restaurant |
| Phone |
| Serviced Campsite |
| Accommodation - hotel & motel |
| DOC Visitor Information Office |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Carpark |
| Picnic area |
| Toilets |
| Standard Campsite - DOC's Mangahuia campsite (Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1813334-N5660336) |
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| Closest Town(s) |
National Park, Taumarunui or Ohakune |
| Managed by |
DOC Whakapapa Visitor Centre +7 892-3729 |
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Please email us on info@teararoa.org.nz if this description needs updating or the track needs maintenance. Feel free to adopt it! Te Araroa depends on you to make this trail a success.
