Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Taupo - Central Plateau > Tahunatara Point Walking Track
Tahunatara Point Walking Track
- Location
- Take SH 1 north out of Taupo, cross the Control Gates, turn left onto Norman Smith Street, left onto Acacia Bay Road, and right onto Mapara Road. Follow this for 6.7 km then turn left onto the unsealed Whakaipo Bay Road. Head down towards the beach then veer left to the track signs. Park beside the fence.
- Description
The track begins across the Mapara Stream bridge. Cross the stile to the right of the bridge and follow the track markers past the boat ramp and along the Lakeshore through regenerating bush. It's an easy walk on level ground – ideal for families. There are several picnic and fishing spots along the way.
At the end of the track, there are views over the lake to Karangahape cliffs and the Tongariro National Park volcanoes. Walk a further five minutes to view Tahunatara Point. Return via the same route.
Note: This track crosses private land leased by the department from the trustees of the ID2 Maori Land Trust. Please respect the landowners’ wishes and stay on the track.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Boat Ramp
- Camping
- Fishing
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
- Discussion
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