29/01/2025
Explore Whakapapa’s Hiking Paradise!🌲
Whakapapa Village is the gateway to Tongariro National Park and Mt Ruapehu, offering hiking tracks, skiing, and stunning scenery. The Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre provides expert info on local activities, weather, and trails.
Inside, you'll find a 3D model of the park, exhibits on volcanoes, Māori mythology, and local flora and fauna, plus short films on the park's history. It's also where you can buy hut tickets, maps, and brochures.
Whakapapa Village Walking Tracks:
In and around Whakapapa Village there are a range of short walking tracks from 20 minutes to longer tracks up to 6 hours.
🥾Short Walks
Whakapapa Nature Walk – 15 min loop track.
🥾Longer Walks
Ridge Track – 30-40 min return.
Taranaki Falls – 2 hrs return.
Whakapapanui Track – 2 hrs return.
Silica Rapids – 2.5 hrs return.
Tama Lakes – 5-6 hrs return.
🥾Advanced Track
Whakapapaiti Valley – 4-5 hrs return.
There are so many options for a full day or a half day in the Tongariro National Park. Whakapapa Ski Area has spectacular scenery which can be accessed via the Sky Waka gondola (charges apply).🏔️
We have 3 shuttles to Whakapapa Village each day, with 2 return times. So you have Full Day or Part Day options available.
Click on our link to book:
https://nationalparkshuttles.com