WalkHidden gem

Mounds Walk, Whakapapa

Whakapapa Village, Manawatū-Whanganui

A 20 minute stroll with good views of the Tongariro volcanoes.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
25 min
Mounds Walk, Whakapapa
Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0

The track starts on SH48, 5 km below the Tongariro National Park visitor centre, and is a short walk with views of the Tongariro volcanoes. No drones without a permit.

Good to know

  • Clear days only for the best views
  • Warm layer, it's high up
Getting there
Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 20 min (easiest).

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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