Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Dome Summit Track

1.9 mi
round trip
2,269 ft
climb
8,716 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Dome Summit Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Tongariro National Park. It runs between about 6,610 ft and 8,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,190 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Waimarino, about 11 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pinnacle Ridge, Glacier Knob and Tukino Peak. For camping, Whakapapa Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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