Taranaki Falls

This is the classic easy walk in Tongariro National Park, a loop of around two hours across tussock and through beech forest to a waterfall tumbling over a lava ledge. The pool is chilly, but you can sit on the rocks and watch the water in the shadow of Ruapehu.

Good to know

• Wear layers, weather turns fast on the mountain
• Take the loop in either direction, the lower route is quieter

Best time

Morning

Open

All year

Getting there

Walk starts at Whakapapa Village car park

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

No dogs

Facilities

• Toilets

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