Volcanoes and hot springs
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Whakapapa Nature Walk
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
A brief sealed track introducing the park's vegetation zonation.
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Whakapapanui Track
Track.
Easy. Return via road or same track.
Created
30 January 200230 January 2002.
An easy all-weather walk through forest alongside the Whakapapanui Stream.
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Quail Island
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
16 November 200516 November 2005.
Ever wanted to spend the day in the middle of an old volcano?
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Edwards River-Otehake River
Track.
4 days. Medium. One way.
Updated
17 February 200617 February 2006.
Another north-south crossing of the park.
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Mount Somers Track
Track.
2 days. Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
19 October 200519 October 2005.
Leading around the back of Mount Somers, an ancient volcano, this track explores a fascinating landscape with handsome grasslands and sweeping views.
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Godley Head Walkway
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Created
1 June 20011 June 2001.
A popular coastal walk with sea cliffs and historic military buildings.
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Onawe
Track.
Easy. Loop track.
Updated
1 January 20071 January 2007.
Historic volcanic peninsula in Akaroa Harbour.
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Cedar Flat
Track.
2 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
16 February 200916 February 2009.
An easy and pleasant walk into a secluded valley near Hokitika. Rudimentary hot pools.
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Round the Mountain: Taranaki
Track.
4 – 5 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
A popular bush and alpine circuit of Taranaki / Mt Egmont, the famous volcanic cone that dominates views around New Plymouth.
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Copland Track
Track.
3 days. Hard. One way.
Updated
7 June 20097 June 2009.
Classic mountaineering route between Mount Cook and the West Coast. See Welcome Flat.
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Silica Rapids Walk
Track.
Easy. Loop track with a road section.
Updated
28 May 201128 May 2011.
Creamy-white aluminosilicate deposits near Whakapapa village.
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Otehake Hot Springs
Track.
2 days. Easy/medium. Return via same track.
Updated
29 May 201129 May 2011.
A popular weekend route to good hot pools.
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Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Track.
1 day. Medium. One way.
Updated
19 June 201419 June 2014.
A popular but crowded alpine route through a spectacular volcanic landscape.
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Round the Mountain: Ruapehu
Track.
5 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
31 May 201131 May 2011.
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.
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Organ Pipes
Track.
Easy. Return via same track.
Updated
31 May 201131 May 2011.
A brisk climb to an outcrop of basalt columns with views across the Otago Peninsula.
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Tongariro Northern Circuit
Track.
3 – 4 days. Easy/medium. Loop track.
Updated
13 July 201713 July 2017.
This circuit on the Volcanic Plateau passes close to the summit of Tongariro in a spectacular, active volcanic landscape of crater lakes, lava flows, and hot springs. A side-trip leads to the summit of Ngauruhoe.
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Welcome Flat
Track.
2 days. Easy/medium. Return by the same track.
Updated
16 July 201716 July 2017.
A frosty West Coast valley leading to good hot pools and magnificent mountain scenery on part of the Copland Track.
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Crater Rim Walkway
Track.
1 day. Easy/medium. One way.
Updated
15 January 201815 January 2018.
Follow the ridge of the volcanic Port Hills above Christchurch.
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