Ridge Track
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Forecast point: Tongariro VC (1160m) · 0.5km away
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This walk rewards the effort of a short climb with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding area.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
After a short climb through low beech forest, the track emerges into alpine shrublands with panoramic views of Mt Ngauruhoe and the surrounding landscape.
Getting there
The track begins 150 m above the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
Know before you go
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track