Overview

Hype:

Debris avalanches during Ruapehu’s periods of volcanic activity are believed to have formed these mounds thousands of years ago. The top of the track offers good views of the volcanoes and surrounding area.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 15 minutes

Length: 0.2 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 30 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/central-north-island/places/tongariro-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/whakapapa-village-short-walks/

Getting There

Navigate to -39.169605, 175.503991.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Coordinates: -39.170068, 175.502766

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November 16, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye,

Story

Another quarter mile down the road, we did a little spur trail to some mounds, which were giant rafts of stone that floated down the mountain in a landslide. 

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