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1.2 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-347 ft
Descent
01:22:37
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
3,804 ft
Altitude min
4,153 ft
Altitude max
3,858 ft
Altitude start
3,806 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
38.4%
Grade min
2,428 ft
Distance climb
3,881 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
01:22:37
Avg time
Waitonga Falls Walk Details
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Description
Tongariro National Park’s highest waterfall, the 39 metre Waitonga Falls, is reached via a well-formed track through mountain beech and kaikawaka (mountain cedar) forest.
On clear calm days there are fantastic views of Mount Ruapehu and the surrounding countryside. You can see reflections of the mountain in the Rotokawa pools, part of an alpine wetland area.
Getting there
The track begins from the parking area 11 kilometres up the Ohakune Mountain Road.
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The weather in Tongariro National Park is extremely changeable all year around. Prepare for all weather conditions:
What to take with you:
windproof/waterproof raincoat and overtrousers
spare warm clothing
sturdy, comfortable shoes or boots
food and drink
map for unmarked routes (available at DOC offices)
sunglasses and suncream
first aid kit
Nature and conservation
The track is rich in plant life, with mistletoe on the beech trees, and a variety of orchids along the banks. In the alpine wetland area, you can see sundews and bladderworts in addition to the usual larger vegetation of the bog.
Source: Department Of Conservation
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(-39.332910, 175.510270)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waitonga Falls Walk
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Where is Waitonga Falls Walk located?
Waitonga Falls Walk is located in Waikato District, New Zealand. It is part of the Waikato District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -39.33291, 175.51027.
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How hard is Waitonga Falls Walk?
Waitonga Falls Walk is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Waitonga Falls Walk?
Waitonga Falls Walk has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 347 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,804 ft to 4,153 ft.
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Is Waitonga Falls Walk a point to point trail?
Waitonga Falls Walk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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