2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk Discount Tickets

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Overview

One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views. A superb way to experience the Tongariro National Park and enjoy this stunning time of day. Enjoy a chilled refreshment while you take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history. This walk is a terrific option for tour groups and individuals short on time or looking to maximize a travel day to or from Tongariro National Park.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tour starts and finishes at the Whakapapa Information Centre. Please call Adrift Tongariro between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to confirm tour departure time. +64 7892 2751. Our preferred route is the Taranaki Falls loop track.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Taranaki Falls
Take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Mt Ruapehu
The easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views.
3. Mount Ngauruhoe
Admire Mt Ngauruhoe in distance during the golden hour before sunset.
4. Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Admire Mt Tongariro in distance during the golden hour before sunset.

Inclusion

Professional and qualified guide/s.

Chilled refreshment

Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.

Live tour commentary provided in English.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Beverages, bottled water, or snacks

Transfers

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.

A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Tour starts and finishes at the Whakapapa Visitor Centre in the Whakapapa Village.

Our preferred route is the Taranaki Falls loop track.

Gear List: Water, outdoor shoes with grip, long walking pants, 2 x warm tops and a raincoat.

Track is well formed. Surfaces vary between boardwalks, stairs, dirt or gravel.

Supplied by Adrift Tongariro

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