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Taranaki Falls Loop

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4.5 mi
Distance
2 hrs 36 min
Time
terrain
393 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park.

This trail goes by Whakapapa Visitor Centre, Edge of Lava Flow, and Whakapapa Nature Walk.

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    4 years, 8 months ago
    Easy circuit. Better to start on North path which is a steady incline and arrives at the falls
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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