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Day 9: Taupō → Tongariro National Park

2026-11-10 · Taupō → Whakapapa Village

70 mi · 1h 45m @40mph

Into the volcanic heart of the North Island for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (weather permitting) and the gentler Taranaki Falls loop; historic Ohakune Old Coach Road by ebike.

Stops

  1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing~10:25walk19.4 km alpine crossing past emerald lakes and crater rims — spectacular but strenuous; one-way shuttle, weather-dependent (possible Nov snow).
  2. Taranaki Falls Walk~11:42walkEasy 2-hour loop from Whakapapa to a 20 m waterfall over an old lava flow.

70 mi · 1h 44m @40mph

Depart 09:0060m/stopArrive Whakapapa Village ~12:44

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Tonight: Whakapapa Village

  • Whakapapa Holiday Park holiday-park

    Only park inside Tongariro National Park — ideal for an early Tongariro Crossing start. Limited powered sites; book ahead.