2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk
One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views. A superb way to experience the Tongariro National Park and enjoy this stunning time of day.
Enjoy a chilled refreshment while you take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history.
This walk is a terrific option for tour groups and individuals short on time or looking to maximize a travel day to or from Tongariro National Park.
Options
2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk
What's included in 2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Taranaki Falls
Take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 metres over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history.
Mt RuapehuPass-by Only
The easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views.
Mount NgauruhoePass-by Only
Admire Mt Ngauruhoe in distance during the golden hour before sunset.
Inclusions
- Professional and qualified guide/s.
- Chilled refreshment
- Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.
- Live tour commentary provided in English.
- Gratuities
- Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
- Transfers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751. Each participant to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
- A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Tour starts and finishes at the Whakapapa Visitor Centre in the Whakapapa Village.
- Our preferred route is the Taranaki Falls loop track.
- Gear List: Water, outdoor shoes with grip, long walking pants, 2 x warm tops and a raincoat.
- Track is well formed. Surfaces vary between boardwalks, stairs, dirt or gravel.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Tour starts and finishes at the Whakapapa Information Centre. Please call Adrift Tongariro between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to confirm tour departure time. +64 7892 2751. Our preferred route is the Taranaki Falls loop track.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
It is essential that all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to the tour date to reconfirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings and weather impacts. +64 7 8922 751 Each participant to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date. Safety regarding, weather, avalanche, ice and hypothermia are taken into consideration when securing our exact route for the day. For full terms and conditions including cancellation, postponement and weather policy please visit our website www.adriftnz.co.nz
