Tongariro River Trail, Turangi :: Long White Gypsy

Описание: ⬇ READ MY COMPLETE GUIDE:
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⬇ DOC WEBSITE:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-rec...

⬇ TRACK INFO
Location: Tūrangi, Central North Island
Distance: 15 km (loop)
Duration: 3 hours (loop)
Difficulty: Easy
Dogs: Permitted (under control)
Bikes: Permitted, Grade 2


Disclaimer: The info above was current at the time of upload but may have changed. Always check the official resources for current alerts & weather conditions prior to your trip.

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The Tongariro River Trail is a beautifully scenic walk through and about the Tongariro River estuary in the Southern Lake Taupō region.

The Tongariro River is one of the main tributaries into Lake Taupō (the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand and second largest in Oceania) and is New Zealand’s most fished river (being famous to anglers for its rainbow trout fisheries).

HIKER TIP: The Department of Conservation website recommends that hikers wishing to avoid crossing busy State Highway 1 should start their hike at the Tūrangi iSite. I would instead recommend, to avoid the need for ANY road walking, that hikers begin instead from the Taupahi Reserve (just off Taupahi Road). You can join the loop track from either the southern or northern end of the reserve, with the northern entrance offering the quickest access to the scenic lookout for those not wishing to complete the full 15km loop.

The trail along the eastern bank of the Tongariro River is mainly through native bush and adjacent to farmland, whereas on the western side the trail follows the route of State Highway 1 (thus making it slightly noisier). It is mainly flat and easy walking, although there is a small hill to ascend if you venture to the lookout (not included in this video).

Along the way you will be greeted with stunning views of the Tongariro River as well as vistas towards the Tongariro National Park. There are a few bridge crossings to complete, which do not fail to disappoint, and ample opportunity to wander up and down the banks of the river along the way.

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