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Walking & hiking in Taupo
Nothing brings you closer to Taupo’s unforgettable wilderness than walking through it.
Taupo’s untouched ancient forests and swamplands, impressive geothermal wonderlands, and breath-taking volcanoes are crisscrossed with excellent walking and hiking tracks of all lengths and levels of difficulty. From pleasant lakefront and riverside strolls like the Great Lake Walkway and Huka Falls trails, through to the Tongariro River Trail and Lake Rotopounamu native bush walks ringing with birdsong, to the epic full-day alpine trek known as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which treks across a cratered volcanic moonscape dotted with gemstone-coloured lakes.
Thermal walkways at Craters of the Moon and Orakei Korako expose the power and mystery of the earth’s inner workings in the strange and wonderful landscapes of Taupo’s geothermal areas, and walks in the Pureora Forest Park take you deep into a magical and ancient world of moss covered trees, crystal-clear rivers and melodious birdsong.
Taupo has some of the best walking tracks in New Zealand, all just awaiting the addition of your boot-prints.
Walking and hiking trails, tours and guides
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Attractions
Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk From Taupo
Join Adrift Tongariro on a guided hike to the top of Mt Ruapehu, the largest of the three volcanoes in Tongariro National Park. This is a great hike and does require a good level of fitness.
$550 Book now -
Volcanic/Geothermal
Orakei Korako Cave & Geothermal Park
Orakei Korako 'The Place of Adorning' - a spectacular Geothermal attraction. Lonely Planet Travellers Guide writes: “ Orakei Korako is arguably the best thermal area left in New Zealand".
$42 Book now -
Climbing
Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk From Taupo
Our guides are personable, qualified and ready to guide you on one of New Zealand’s best 1-day walks. Adrift provides instruction, transport, equipment and gear hire. We guide every day and guarantee trip departures with wind, rain, snow and shine.
$545 Book now -
Heritage attractions
Te Porere Redoubt
Te Porere Redoubt is the earthworks of a Maori fortification bult by the prophet and warrior Te Kooti; the last major engagement of the New Zealand Wars was fought here in October 1869. It is open at all times.
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Hiking trails
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Explore the volcanic heart of Tongariro National Park through a landscape of stark glacial contrasts and alpine views. Discover diverse landscapes ranging from mountain beech forest, tussock country and sculptured sands and volcanic rock on this 3 - 4 day Department of Conservation Great Walk.
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Family friendly
Taranaki Falls
Taranaki Falls is a short easy walk in the UNESCO dual World Heritage Tongariro National Park.
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Attractions
Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk meet at Adrift Tongariro Base
If time is limited then join us for 4 hours on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. will explain the geography and history of the Tongariro National Park and New Zealand along with details on the flora, fauna and geology of the area.
$215 Book now -
Walking & hiking
Chris Jolly Outdoors Guided Walks
Take a guided walk through native bush around the stunning Lake Taupo region or the Tongariro National Park.
$300 - $1,000 Book now -
Land Activities
Tongariro Guided Walks
Quality Guided Walking Experiences in an around Tongariro National Park. Our knowledgeable and caring Guides make your day as comfortable and fun as possible in landscapes that will captivate and amaze you. All year round, all equipment provided.
$120 - $495 Book now -
Maori Cultural Attractions
Backyard Tours
Nau mai Hāere mai - Greetings and Welcome. Backyard Tours transport services customers to and from having fun in the snow at Ruapehu Whakapapa Ski fields and hiking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Ask us if booking groups or other need of transport.
$30 - $50 Book now
