| Northern Start |
Mangahuia Campsite, 500m south/off SH47 (5.8kms from intersection with SH4; 3kms SW of turnoff to SH48) |
| Southern End |
National Park Railway Station, Station Rd (off Findlay St), National Park Village. |
| Distance |
7.3 kms |
| Time |
1 ½ hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
From the Mangahuia campsite, walk 500m north on the vehicle track to join SH47. Turn left (west) and follow the road for 6 kms to the junction with SH4. Turn right (north) into the National Park Village, then turn left (west) onto Findlay St. It flows into Station Rd. At the very end is National Park Railway Station. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Environment |
| Take all rubbish with you |
| Use toilets provided |
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| Amenities (Start) |
| Car park |
| Picnic area |
| Toilets |
| Standard Campsite - DOC's Mangahuia campsite (Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1813334-N5660336) |
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| Amenities (On Route) |
| Accommodation - motels on SH 47 |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Carpark |
| Shop - pub, cafe |
| Phone |
| Accommodation - hotel, motel, lodge & backpackers |
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| Closest Town(s) |
National Park, Taumarunui or Ohakune |
| Managed by |
Ruapehu District Council |
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