Silica Rapids Boardwalk, Mt Ruapehu. North Is. New Zealand.
S 39° 13.220 E 175° 31.850
60H E 373174 N 5657744
On the rocky slopes of Mt Ruapehu, this boardwalk protects the fragile environment of the Silica Rapids, with a wooden path and steps leading to a view over the stream and rapids.
Waymark Code: WM10BBM
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/06/2019
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The track to Silica Springs passes across the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, a volcanic mountain in Tongariro National Park. It crosses alpine marshes and boggy areas and around the actual Springs and Rapids is an area of boardwalk to protect the ground from erosion and damage to delicate vegetation. There are information boards along the way to explain various features. The boardwalk allows access to the stream edge to view the silica formation from an extended boardwalk platform with seats.
The Silica Rapids loop track begins at the Whakapapa Holiday Camp on Bruce Rd, crossing the river on a footbridge, climbing slowly up to the Springs and returning across the upper track to Bruce Rd, an easy 4.7 km walk that will take you around 2 hours 10 mins.
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 500
What is the boardwalk over?:
Fragile tusock, marsh and bog water areas around Silica Springs on Mt Ruapehu.
Boardwalk material: Wood boards with steps between varying levels, covered with mesh for grip in ice and snow.
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