Volcano Mountain View over the Desert Rd. North Is. New Zealand.
S 39° 17.225 E 175° 45.070
60H E 392298 N 5650621
A view from the top of the Old Trig Hill near the Desert Road which runs through the Central North Island. Bring your tramping boots.
Waymark Code: WM138PB
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/12/2020
Views: 1
An interesting view of the Tongariro National Park volcanoes and the traffic along the Desert Road can be enjoyed from the top of a hill that we call Old Trig Hill, beside the Desert Road. There is a signposted turnoff into the tussock where you can park your vehicle. A 4WD may be able to drive closer but park carefully, do not block the track or you might find your vehicle crushed by an Army tank!!
A rough track leads through the tussock and heather, keep on the track as the Kaimanawa Range side is Army Land. When you reach the hill, the hard part begins, climb up the side, on an unmarked track, and enjoy the stunning views from the top. Tiny little vehicles race along the busy Desert Road SH1 with the mountains filling the horizon. There may be snow in winter.
Wear sturdy footwear and bring warm clothing. This is a mountain area. Watch the weather.
Parking turnoff: Desert Road, S 39 17.500 E 175 44.480
Type of overlook: Walk by
Picnic tables: no
Benches: no
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: just a view
Elevation: 3,754.00
View:
Volcanoes in Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. The Desert Road and Rangipo Desert.
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Visit Instructions:
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