Whakapapanui Walk Boardwalk. Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand.
S 39° 11.100 E 175° 31.550
60H E 372679 N 5661658
The Whakapapanui Walk follows a mountain stream and passes through beech forest and crosses a tussock marsh section with a boardwalk.
Waymark Code: WM109VJ
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/28/2019
Views: 2
On the lower slopes of Mt Ruapehu, this 2 hour or 6km return walk following the Whakapapanui Stream begins near the Whakapapa holiday park by crossing the footbridge. This enjoyable walk through regenerating beech forest gives glimpses of the rushing waters of the stream and is a great option for a rainy day short walk. There is a section nearing the end of the walk, close to the Bruce Rd exit, that crosses a marshy tussock swamp with a boardwalk to protect the fragile environment. The boardwalk is typical of others throughout the Tongariro National Park, constructed by the Department of Conservation, using wooden planks and covered in wire mesh for grip in ice and snow.
Track info: Time: 2 hr return
Distance: 6 km return via same track or via the SH48 road
Begins 250 metres above Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Take care not to confuse the Whakapapanui and Whakapapaiti track signs.
About 10-15 minutes along the track, the Whakapapanui Walk branches to the right and heads down stream.
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 500
What is the boardwalk over?:
Fragile marsh swamp tussock area.
Boardwalk material: Wooden boards and wire mesh covering, for grip in ice and snow.
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Visit Instructions:
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