Rathmoy Lodge Huntervile Accommodations New Zealand Rangitikei River Home Rental
Rathmoy Lodge isn't just a place to spend the night; it's a destination. The lodge sits on a private and picturesque bend on the Rangitikei River surrounded by a working sheep and cattle farm. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the lodge is near State Highway 1 by the town of Hunterville, two and a half hours north of Wellington. Rathmoy Lodge is an ideal spot for a relaxing... Read more.
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By: Published: Last updated: January 7, 2019
Whitecliffs Boulders Walk Rangitikei River Whitecliffs Farm North Island New Zealand
Nature produces some surprising creations, like the large, freakishly round boulders found along the Rangitikei River on the North Island of New Zealand. The boulders, known as cannonball concretions, are clustered in a moss-covered forest that is charming to walk through. Take a 4.1-kilometer (2.55-mile) walk across Whitecliffs Farm and up the Rangitikei River to the boulders. The trail... Read more.
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Tagged with · Concretions · Mangaweka · Rangitikei
Distance: 4.1 kilometers / 2.55 miles · Elevation change: 140 meters / 460 feet
By: Published: Last updated: May 6, 2017
Silica Rapids Track Whakapapa Village Silica Rapids Track Tongariro National Park Cascades hike Silica terraces New Zealand
Silica Rapids Track explores improbable landscapes in Tongariro National Park, where cream-colored streams cascades over terraces of silica. The 5.15-kilometer (3.2-mile) long track starts from Whakapapa Village and ends two kilometers farther up Bruce Road, allowing it to be explored as a point-to-point hike with the assistance of a vehicle or a 7.15-kilometer (4.45-mile) loop without one. ... Read more.
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Tagged with · Free Trails · New Zealand Department of Conservation · New Zealand National Parks · Whakapapa Village · Tongairo National Park
Distance: 5.15 kilometers / 3.2 miles · Elevation change: 190 meters / 625 feet
By: Published: Last updated: September 10, 2019
Taranaki Falls Track Loop Hike Tongariro National Park Waterfall Walk New Zealand
Taranaki Falls Track is an impressive 6.45-kilometer (4-mile) loop starting from Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park. The track crosses alpine grasslands, beech forests, and other landscapes shaped by incredible nearby volcanoes. Around the midpoint of the loop, the track reaches Taranaki Falls, which plunges nearly twenty meters (65 feet) from volcanic cliffs into a pleasant pool.... Read more.
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Tagged with · Free Trails · New Zealand Department of Conservation · New Zealand National Parks · Volcanoes · Waterfalls · Whakapapa Village · Tongairo National Park
Distance: 6.45 kilometers / 4 miles · Elevation change: 115 meters / 375 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 24, 2018
Waitonga Falls Track Tongariro National Park Waterfall Walk Ohakune Hike Mount Ruapehu New Zealand
It's pretty obvious that Waitonga Falls Track goes to a waterfall, which is actually the tallest waterfall in Tongariro National Park. The track's other offerings may surprise you though, like a boardwalk across alpine wetlands with pools that hold a mirror to Mount Ruapehu, the biggest volcano in New Zealand. Indeed, you'll get big enjoyment from this 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) round trip trek... Read more.
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Tagged with · Free Trails · New Zealand Department of Conservation · New Zealand National Parks · Ohakune · Volcanoes · Waterfalls · Tongairo National Park
Distance: 4 kilometers / 2.5 miles · Elevation change: 110 meters / 360 feet
By: Published: Last updated: May 6, 2017
Rimu Walk Mangawhero Forest Tongariro National Park Hike Ohakune New Zealand
Not all trails in Tongariro National Park cross dramatic volcanic landscapes. At the south end of Tongariro National Park near the town of Ohakune, you'll find a short nature trail through a dense forest, typical of those found throughout New Zealand. Panels along the 0.8-kilometer walk describe the trees and other plants in the area. There are no big views or volcanic features along Rimu... Read more.
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Mangawhero Campground Tongariro National Park Campsite Ohakune New Zealand
For camping on the south side of Tongariro National Park, check out Mangawhero Campsite. This campground near the town of Ohakuna has twelve sites spread over two loops and offers views of Mount Ruapehu, which looks stunning from the campground at sunrise and sunset. Mangawhero Campground is a standard Department of Conservation campsite with twelve sites suitable for tents and... Read more.
By: Published: Last updated: January 2, 2018
Whakapapa Holiday Park Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Village Campground Cabins Lodge New Zealand Camping
Whakapapa Holiday Park offers camping and lodging below the show fields of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park. The holiday park is conveniently located in Whakapapa Village right across from the national park visitor center and surrounded by several hiking tracks. Whakapapa Holiday Park is a serviced campground with a wide variety of accommodations, including car camping. Campsites... Read more.
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Tawhai Falls Walking Track Tongariro National Park Whakapapa Village Waterfall New Zealand
Tawhai Falls is a lovely little waterfall in Tongariro National Park. The short single-drop waterfall along the tree-lined Whakapapanui Stream is located near Whakapapa Village, home of the park's main visitor center and campground, making it a convenient and enjoyable addition to your Tongariro itinerary. The 20-minute walk to the falls is 0.8 kilometers (0.5 miles) round trip with 40... Read more.
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Tagged with · Free Trails · New Zealand Department of Conservation · New Zealand National Parks · Waterfalls · Whakapapa Village · Tongairo National Park
Distance: 0.8 kilometers / 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 40 meters / 130 feet
By: Published: Last updated: May 6, 2017
Lake Rotokura Walking Track Ohakune New Zealand Mount Ruapehu reflected in Lake Rotokura Ecological Reserve
When the water is still, Lake Rotokura acts like a mirror to Mount Ruapehu, delivering a great postcard view. A relatively easy 2-kilometer (1.25-mile) walk crosses through Lake Rotokura Ecological Reserve, located east of the town of Ohakune, just outside the boundaries of Tongariro National Park. This is a peaceful short walk, leading to a setting that's quite beautiful in clear... Read more.
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Tagged with · Free Trails · Lakes · New Zealand Department of Conservation · Ohakune
Distance: 2 kilometers / 1.25 miles · Elevation change: 75 meters / 250 feet
By: Published: Last updated: May 6, 2017