Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Taupo - Central Plateau > Ngapuketurua Track
Ngapuketurua Track
- Location
- This track leaves from Kiko Road end. 10 km north of Turangi off SH1, Kiko Road runs 17 km through Lake Taupo Forest to the park boundary. Please note that Lake Taupo Forest is private land and Kiko Road provides access only to the forest park.
- Description
It provides access over 1517m Ngapuketurua Summit (4-5 hours) and on to Cascade Hut (6-8 hours) and the interior of the park. A route also branches off at the summit and runs through Ignimbrite Saddle and over Junction Top to Waipakihi Hut. Parts of these routes cross private land, contact Air Charter Taupo +64 7 378 5467 for a permit or email info@airchartertaupo.co.nz
Visit DOC website for further information.
- Duration
- 8.0 hours
- Level
- Hard
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Fishing
- Historical
- Huts
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Tramping
- Source
- [[http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/trackandwalk.aspx?id=36024|www.doc.govt.nz]
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