TARANAKI FALLS - Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
A few holiday shots from a walk I did starting at Whakapapa Village in Tongariro National Park, central North Island of New Zealand.
The countryside is spectacular and the weather produced some moody middle earth vibes. There are several Lord of the Rings filming locations not far from this spot.
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Music: Tuath De Dunsany by Jesse Gallagher (Youtube Audio Library)
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Taranaki Falls Walk, Tongariro National Park :: Long White Gypsy
The Taranaki Falls track offers a quintessential example of the volcanic and geological scenery you can expect from Tongariro National Park. An easy 6.2km / 3.85mi round trip, the track helpfully offers hikers a round-trip option (via the Upper and Lower tracks) or a one-way in and out via either of the two loops. I highly recommend (if completing the full loop) you start with the Upper track, as this affords (in my opinion) the best approach to the falls).
Standing at the top of the falls is an exhilarating experience, and one often reserved for those sacrificial selfies! Making sure not to get too close to the edge, lest the strong wind on this day knock me clean over the edge of the ancient lava flow over which the falls tumble, I gazed around at the state of the landscape around me and marveled at it's history. Mother Earth kindly took 250,000 years to expertly craft this vista, and I for one am grateful for it.
You can access the falls via Whakapapa Village at the top of State Highway 48 in the Tongariro National Park (New Zealand's North Island). Take the left hand turning immediately past the Château (Ngāuruhoe Crescent) and park in the carpark at the end of the road.
The trailhead is also one of the trailheads for the Tongariro Northern Circuit, one of New Zealand's GREAT WALKS.
The circuit will take you 1hr30min to complete with some small breaks along the way. Allow 2hrs if you are planning to stop at the falls for lunch.
**SIDE NOTE: It is often windy, cold and wet at the bottom of the falls. Even though there is a seating area here, you may prefer to make your stop at the top of the falls, where there are plenty of rocks to spread out on, with spectacular views.
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FAMILY HIKING: TARANAKI FALLS, Tongariro Northern Circuit, Tongariro National Park, NEW ZEALAND
Hi Mga Indayers and now this is part 2 (last part of our short vacation last month) .
A 2hr walk (balikan) po to Taranaki Falls.
hope you enjoy it po.thanks for watching po.
Taranaki Falls Track in Tongariro National Park - New Zealand Day Hike
We took advantage of a free day and hiked to the enchanting Taranaki Falls. All Trails had the hike listed as moderate and we found it to be on the easy side of the moderate rating. The trail was well maintained and offered spectacular views of the surrounding volcanic mountains - Mount Ngauruhoe, Mount Tongariro, and Mount Ruapehu.
We started on the lower track, which was the more sheltered of the two and returned on the upper track. The upper left us much more exposed to the elements and we were happy that we brought plenty of sun screen!
As we approached the falls, the power and beauty were very evident. The trails leading to the blue pool were a bit slick, so be sure to wear footwear with good traction.
Taranaki Falls-Tongariro National park (NZ)
Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
March 2016
Taranaki Falls - Tongariro National Park
Stopping on the way down the North Island. We started the walk from Whakahake Village. The route was a hour and half loop and half way you come across the Taranaki Falls. The walk at first was great. Well sign posted and informative, crossing the landscape to the valley where you find the waterfalls. The first fall you find is cascades, when you cross over the bridge. Shortly after you find Taranaki Falls. Impressive falls, crashing down. After the falls you walk up behind the top of falls and back over another bridge. At this point we were hit by snow storm, where was not to nice. But the walk continues back to Whakahake village and was very easy to follow.
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Day 6: New Zealand | Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Taranaki Falls - NEW ZEALAND!
Hey guys!
This week we did a hike (or walk) to Taranaki Falls and it was BEAUTIFUL! We loved the area and the falls were breath taking. Highly recommend this! Enjoy :)
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Tumbling 60 feet over the edge of a large andesite lava flow that erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago.
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Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park
A few second of the awe and majesty of the the Taranaki Falls in Tongariro National Park
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We spent a whole day walking around Tongariro National Park checking out some of the amazing waterfalls.
Both Tawhai and Taranaki Falls were filming locations for the Lord of the Rings films.
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Daily Selfseed #123 Taranaki Falls, Tongariro National Park, NZ
Therapy in a water feature from nature. Waterfall meditation: the sound, the power, the feel of the spray, the light, the endlessness...
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[Te Araroa] Tongariro National Park/Taranaki Falls/Tama Lake/New Zealand Tramping/Healing Hiking
Please watch HD 1080 mode.
If video slow for you, using 1.5 speed.
Tongariro National park has various things to see.
I was so happy being at that time.
Nice weather. Beautiful sunshine.
Hiking was so much fun!
HD 1080 모드로 시청해주세요.
지루하시다면 1.5배 빠르기로 재생 해주세요.
정말 좋았던 통가리로 2번째 날입니다.
통가리로에는 이것 저것 볼 만한 풍경들이 있습니다.
그래서 저는 풍경들을 보기 위해서 통가리로에서 하루 머물렀답니다.
타라나키 폭포와 타마 호수들.
정말 강력 추천 하는 뉴질랜드 하이킹 트레일입니다!
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Taranaki Falls | Tawhai Falls | Mt. Ruapehu | Where to go in Tongariro National Park
Where to go in Tongariro National Park when travelling with kids:
- Taranaki Falls
- Tawhai Falls
- Mt. Ruapehu
Also, check out the world's coolest McDonald's in Taupo.
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Taranaki Falls / Neuseeland / Newzealand
Der Tongariro Northern Circuit (deutsch: Nördlicher Tongariro-Rundwanderweg) ist eine Mehrtageswanderung im Tongariro-Nationalpark auf dem Volcanic Plateau im Zentrum der Nordinsel Neuseelands und gehört zu den so genannten New Zealand Great Walks. Auf einer Strecke von insgesamt 48 Kilometern wird dabei der Vulkan Mount Ngauruhoe umrundet. Der Tongariro Alpine Crossing ist ein Teilabschnitt des Circuit. Während diese Eintagestour von etwa 25.000 Wanderern pro Jahr begangen wird, sind es auf dem gesamten Circuit nur etwa 7.000.
Taranaki Falls @NP Tongariro NZ