Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Blyth Hut Track

0.8 mi
round trip: 579 ft
climb: 4,540 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Blyth Hut Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Tongariro National Park. It runs between about 3,990 ft and 4,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Rangataua, about 7.2 miles northeast of the trailhead. Waitonga Falls and Mangawhero Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Mangawhero Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Mount Ngāuruhoe Summit Route · Tongariro Alpine Crossing · Dome Summit Track

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Old Blyth Track

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North Track

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Rotokura Walk

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Waitonga Falls

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Mount Ruapehu

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NZAC Ruapehu Hut

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Mount Ruapehu: Dome Summit Track (from Sky Waka Gondola gondola station)

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Whakapapa Holiday Park

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Blyth Hut Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.