View towards the volcanoes from the top of the Mounds Walk
Image:
Jaime Apolonio
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Mounds Walk
Located in Tongariro National Park and Whakapapa Village area in the Central North Island region
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Introduction
This short walk offers good views of the Tongariro National Park volcanoes and surrounding area.360 m return via same track
Dog access
Debris avalanches during Ruapehu’s periods of volcanic activity are believed to have formed these mounds thousands of years ago. The top of the track offers good views of the volcanoes and surrounding area.
The track begins 5 km below the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre on SH48.
No drones
Unauthorised use of drones is prohibited. You must have a permit to fly a drone.
DOC does not generally approve permits to fly drones in this national park and we do not recommend you apply for one.
Contacts
| Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 7 892 3729 |
| tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu 3083 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |