Ascending Ruapehu above Whakapapa. Photo: Lachlan McKenzie

Paretetaitonga, Tongariro National Park

September 2024

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Ruapehu’s third-highest summit is one of several peaks soaring over Whakapapa. It’s an alpine trip perfect for beginners that combines snow, a steaming lake and spectacular views.

From the top of Bruce Road, head roughly south through Whakapapa Skifield for 2km, keeping the Sky Waka gondola to the east and staying above the bluffs of Tawhainui Stream (the Amphitheatre). Aim for the Whakapapa Glacier with the peak Paretetaitonga (2751m) on the skyline above. This is the route to the saddle between Dome […]
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Lachlan McKenzie

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Lachlan McKenzie

Lachlan McKenzie began tramping as an adult and hopes to inspire others to do the same. He most enjoys tramping in small groups and alone, and his list of ‘must do’ trips only seems to get longer. Lachlan is a communications professional and holds tertiary qualifications in marketing and music. He also loves orienteering and is keen to extend himself in basic mountaineering.

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