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 Nation...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and qualified guide/s.
Chilled refreshment
Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.
Live tour commentary provided in English.
Gratuities
Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
Transfers
Meeting Points
Departure
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
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.
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751. Each participant to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
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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
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Tour starts and finishes at the Whakapapa Visitor Centre in the Whakapapa Village.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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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 Nation...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional and qualified guide/s.
Chilled refreshment
Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.
Live tour commentary provided in English.
Gratuities
Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
Transfers
Meeting Points
Departure
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
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.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
20 minutes
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.
