A trail less travelled in Tongariro

November 2017

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November 2017

The Whakapapanui Stream provides a perfect backdrop for those walking the stream-side track. Photo: Zhi Yuen Yap
Whakapapanui Track, Tongariro National Park Ranger: Stacey Faire, Ohakune Starting at Whakapapa Village, ranger Stacey Faire says the Whakapapanui Track is a fantastic less-travelled walk in the busy Tongariro National Park. The 6km return track runs through thick mountain beech forest and follows the Whakapapanui Stream, which has whio/blue duck. “If you can’t see the […]
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