Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Hauhungatahi Route

2.8 mi
round trip
1,607 ft
climb
4,959 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Hauhungatahi Route is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Tongariro National Park. It runs between about 3,620 ft and 4,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,400 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waimarino, about 6.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hauhungatahi. Punaruku Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Whakapapa Holiday Park and Mangahuia Camping Ground are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Hauhungatahi Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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