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Round the Mountain: Ruapehu
Added 1 June 20011 June 2001 by MatthewMatthew.1 revision 6 January 20096 January 2009 by pythagnzpythagnz. View history
Combined with part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, this track forms a loop around Mt Ruapehu. Combined with the other part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit, this track forms a longer loop around both Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.
| Begins | Whakapapa |
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| Ends | Whakapapa |
| Return | Loop track |
| Grade |
What does this mean?
Easy/mediumClick for warnings and more detail! Easy: Unusually smooth, well-marked track, easy gradients. Up to about 4 hours per day. The track between Whakapapaitit Hut and Mangaturuturu Hut is quite eroded.
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| Length | - |
| Time | 5 dqays |
| Altitude | |
| Map sheets |
NZMS260-S20
NZMS260-T20 |
Notes
There are several access points to this tramp but the most common start/finish is Whakapapa Village. The Ohakune Mountain Road, Tukino Mountain Road (4wd only) and track from Waihohonu Hut to the Desert Road are other access points that mean that many options are available for shorter trips or different routes.
Most people seem to walk the loop in a clockwise direction (ie starting with the section from Whakapapa to Waihohonu Hut across the Tama Saddle). This is a five hour section with great views of both Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngauruhoe on a fine day but there is little shelter.
Between Waihohonu Hut and Rangipo Hut, the track crosses the Rangipo Desert. The Desert Road and Kaimanawas are clearly visible to the east.
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Did this track in April 2009 - took 4 kids and they were a bit bored with the scenery after 5 days but it's a nice track, quite easy and no mud."
— DebK909 20 August 200920 August 2009
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