Hiking in June to Tama Lake. Taupo. New Zealand
Tama Lake walking track is a must place to visit in New Zealand. It is less dangerous and risky in compare to Tongariro Alpine cross. Its a good track for beginners. Spectacular view of Taranaki falls is another attraction. There are a few hotels available in Whakapapa village, where you can start your hiking from. We preferred Skotel Alpine resort, which is a good hotel, but really expensive food. Its better to carry food items with you as the nearest town is almost 35 kms far away from this small village. This mountain rangers are spiritual and related to indigenous Maori culture with outstanding volcanic features. Its really important to check the weather status before the plan as the weather changes frequently. A few useful links are mentioned below.
20150127 Tama Lakes Walk, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand, Part 9：Upper Tama Lake
New Zealand's own WINTER WONDERLAND
Making the most of winter and those snowy landscapes, we made a short trip over to Mt Ruapehu for a weekend. We had planned to do the Tama Lakes Track for a while and we decided to place it on the top of the to-do-list for our trip. The weather was perfect, we experienced some light snowfall during the morning which eventually turned to a beautiful clear day. The track took us to Taranaki Falls, Lower Tama Lake and Upper Tama Lake. After the walk we headed up Mt Ruapehu where we caught an amazing sunset before staying a night in one of the huts on the mountain. The next day we had some fun at Whakapapa Ski Field before heading back home. Enjoy!
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EP4 TONGARIRO - Chateau Tongariro & Tama Lakes Walk
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Hiking in New Zealand - Tongariro National Park
Video recorded during our 1,5 month long stay in Tongariro National Park. Includes footages from Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, Tama Lakes, Tawhai Falls, Whakapapa Nature Walk.
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Pukekaikiore toTama Lakes.wmv
A long, hard day walk up between Pukekaikiore and Ngauruhoe to get to the Upper then Lower Tama Lakes. Extit via Northern Circuit to Whakapapa
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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Nouvelle-Zélande - Tama Lakes Track
Taranaki Falls-Tongariro National park (NZ)
Tongariro National Park, NZ
A hike from Whakapapa Visitor Centre to Tama Lakes passing by Taranaki Falls.
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Tongariro Northern Circuit - New Zealand Great Walks - New Zealand's Information Network
This guide has been compiled by the New Zealand Information Network to introduce you to these crown jewels of our tramping track network. New Zealand's most popular tramping/trekking tracks and a river journey are collectively known as the Great Walks.
Enter into the heart of a vast moonscape of tortured rock that makes up Tongariro, one of the world's first national parks (1887).
The Tongariro Northern Circuit is a 41 km alpine tramp, which winds around Mts Ngauruhoe and Tongariro, and offers superb views of Ruapehu, the highest mountain in the North Island. The tramp includes the Tongariro Crossing, which is rated as 'The Best One-Day Walk in New Zealand', because of its dramatic volcanic formations, glacial valleys, craters and lava flows.
The track is normally walked in a clockwise direction from Whakapapa Village over 5 days, staying in 4 well-spaced huts, or nearby campsites. Great Walks passes can be purchased from the visitor centres at Whakapapa, Turangi or Ohakune before entering the track.
The track starts behind the Grand Chateau in Whakapapa, and winds through red tussock, mountain hebe and beech forest to the Mangatepopo Hut. Day 2 involves a fascinating walk up the lava flows of the Mangatepopo Valley past Soda Springs and up to the South Crater. From here there is an option to climb Mt Ngauruhoe, by following a poled route to the base of the mountain and then zigzagging up to the summit (2 hours return).
Continuing on to the Red Crater you catch whiffs of sulphur in the air. There is a great photo opportunity here as you look down on the brilliant Emerald Lakes and the Blue Lake, which are old explosion craters filled with mineral-laden water. The track then leads across tortuous terrain to the Ketetahi Hut, near an active hot spring area.
On Day 3 a steep descent into a volcanic wonderland of lava formations and waterfalls leads to Oturere Hut, and Day 4 involves numerous stream crossings on the way to Waihohonu Hut. The final day sees a climb to the Tama Saddle and Tama Lakes before passing the Taranaki Falls and returning to the Whakapapa Village.
The Tongariro Northern Circuit offers an intimate view of an active volcanic region, and visions of the contorted landscapes will remain with you for a long time.
Silica Rapids Walk, Tongariro National Park :: Long White Gypsy
Tongariro National Park is arguably one of New Zealand's biggest attractions. Home to some of the best scenery in the North Island, and three of New Zealand's most recently active volcanoes (Mts. Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngāruahoe) it is a hit with outdoor enthusiasts the world over.
It also houses some of the best short walks the North Island has to offer. This summer, I'll be hiking as many of them as possible to give you a taste of what's available.
This week I'm hitting the Silica Rapids Walk. It's a 7km (2hr30min) round trip hike, which is accessible from Whakapapa Village at the top of State Highway 48. Drive 250m past the Whakapapa Visitor Centre (Department of Conservation) and park in the carpark on the right hand side of the road opposite the Whakapapa fire station.
The first 30 minutes of the track traverses lush beech forest, all the while weaving to cross and follow the Waikare Stream up to the rapids. As you near the rapids, the landscape begins to turn from forest to the barren environment distinctive of alpine slopes.
It will take you approximately 1hr15min to reach the creamy white terraces of the Silica Rapids. There are plenty of areas for you to stop and eat a light snack or picnic lunch as you gaze upon the turbulent waters as they cascade over the rapids. This is national park land, so make sure to stick to the boardwalk as much as possible, to protect the fragile ecosystem of our alpine country.
When you've had your fill of the rapids, take your pick as to whether to head back to the carpark the way you came, or return via the Bruce Road alternate (approximately 65 minutes return to the carpark). The track to the Bruce Road is distinctly different from that which takes you to the rapids, the first part comprising barren and swampy land, eerily reminiscent of the Dead Marshes in the hugely successful Lord of the Rings movies (I couldn't resist humming sections of In Dreams as I hiked along, perhaps the most recognisable composition from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack). The second part traverses the lee side of the mountain's alpine slopes, and as such is dry tussock for much of it. The views from this side of the track are stunning, and on a clear day you'll get excellent views of Mt. Ngāruahoe and Mt. Ruapehu. For those geological enthusiasts out there, you won't be disappointed in the wealth of volcanic geological features you'll spy along the way.
The short road walk back to Whakapapa Village will take you around 20 mins to complete, and is an easy (and relatively safe) downhill stride. Make sure to keep on the shoulder to the right hand side of the road. This road can be unpredictable, so most traffic tends to travel relatively slowly.
**TONGARIRO NATIONAL PARK IS AN ALPINE ENVIRONMENT and you should always check the weather forecast (via MetService or the Whakapapa Visitor Center) and track conditions (via DOC website) before you go - links to both below. Conditions in the national park can change dramatically and quickly, and many people have lost their lives through not being properly prepared. Be prepared for COLD, WET and/or WINDY weather AT ALL TIMES (even in the summer months).**
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【紐西蘭】Tongaririo Northern Circuit Day 3 | 雨中行山 (Eng Sub) - NZ VLOG #4
紐西蘭VLOG系列的第四集，來到走Tongaririo Northern Circuit的最後一天。昨晚Hut ranger說今天可能會下大雨，河流水位可能變高，使我們難以通過，於是我一早就出發了。在雨中徒步一天，但在回到Whakapapa前，經過了漂亮的Lower Tama Lake和Taranaki Falls，也算是為這個三天徒步旅程劃下了完美的句點! (中文字幕 / English substitle)
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你好! 我是曉慧，一名來自香港的旅人。
2012年，我第一次背著背包出走東南亞，走陸路到越南、柬埔寨、泰國，最後到達馬來西亞。自此之後，我就愛上旅行了。
隨後幾年，我曾遠至美國、秘魯，也走遍了大半個東南亞，獨自完成了台灣單車環島。畢業後，先前往斯里蘭卡旅行一個月，然後在風雪中爬上尼泊爾5416米的Thorong La，最後在西藏劃下學生生涯的句點。這個令人難忘的旅行被我寫成了書，就是我的第一本遊記作品《5416米，地圖上看不見的距離：兩個女孩的山海之旅》
2017年，我仍然在旅行，並開始經營自己的旅遊Blog、YouTube Channel和Facebook Page，記錄旅行，同時分享我的旅遊小心得。
Hello! My name is Hio Wai, a traveller from Hong Kong.
I started backpacking Southeast Asia in 2012. Since then, I visited most of the countries in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, US, Peru, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet and got addicted to travelling. In 2017, I decided to start my blog, YouTube channel and Facebook page, hoping to share my trips and travel tips with you!
Travel Diary #8 - New Zealand, North Island : Tongariro National Park, Wai-O-Tapu & Taupo
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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Ko Taupo-Nui Te Mana, ko Motutaiko Te waitapū o Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
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Tatai Raranga - Waka Huia Archive - Oct 2001 - interweaving of whakapapa
A look at the concept of tatai raranga, or the interweaving of whakapapa through marriage, based on the union of Canon Wi Te Tau Huata and Ringahora Tomoana, more affectionately known as the Canon and Ebel respectively, who were prominent figures within their own district of Ngati Kahungunu (Hawke's Bay) as well as the wider Maori world.
Canon Wi Te Tau Huata 5 December 1993 Takitimu Marae Wairoa Canon Wi Te Tau Huata reciting the history of the canoe Takitimu Raana Huata Ngati Pahauwera Maori soldiers leaving for World War TwoMaori Battalion Returns Maori Battalion disembarking from ship carrying their kits down the gangplank Waipatu Marae Hastings including whare karakia and church Ngahiwi Tomoana Ngati Kahungunu Tama Tomoana Ngati Kahungunu singing Pokarekareana
Chateau Tongariro & Mt Ruapehu in Summer – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ
Day 310: Check out what it’s like to experience Mount Ruapehu in summer as we hit Whakapapa in summer and have high tea at the Chateau Tongariro! It’s the ultimate flashpacker day!
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Today we are seeing what the famous New Zealand ski field, Whakapapa is like in summer by taking the Mt Ruapehu Chairlift in Summer. If you want to know what Mt Ruapehu is like in summer then this is the place. We head up to Whakapapa Mt Ruapehu and head up the Chairlift to the Knoll Ridge Cafe. We check out the Whakapapa Walks and other walks on Mt Ruapehu such as Meads Wall on the Meads Wall Walk. After that, we treat ourselves to the Chateau Tongariro High Tea.
So what do you think of these Mt Ruapehu walks and experience in summer? Would you add Mt Ruapehu to your Tongariro travel itinerary? LUK in the comments.
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22 June Mt Ruapehu update
The worst of the storm has passed, heres an update on what the current conditions are as of 22 June 2013.
New Zealand - Mt. Ruapehu
Climbing Mt. Ruapehu in New Zealand on December 8 2018
Route (there are better options, also depending on the time of the year):
Start at Iwikau village and follow Tennents Valley to Hut Flat to get to the NZAC Ruapehu hut. Climb up a little further and descend to the west (climber's right). From there on follow the gully and slide left (going right is way easier as we found out later on) so you come up on the Whakapapanui glacier. We hit some really hard and steep ice here which required front pointing. If you continue climbing up to the summit plateau, you can ascend to the Notch on your right. After climbing and descending the Notch, we crossed he Summit Plateau to the Crater Lake. From there, we descended on the Whakapapaiti(/Whakapapa) glacier and took the shortest route straight on back to Iwikau village.
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