2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk

4.5 (24 reviews) 2 hours

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4.5

2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 60 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Adrift Tongariro

Ages: Children (10–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional and qualified guide/s.
Included: Chilled refreshment
Included: Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.
Included: Live tour commentary provided in English.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
Not included: Transfers

Itinerary

Taranaki Falls

20 min

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 Ruapehu

Passing by

The easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views.
Mount Ngauruhoe

Passing by

Admire Mt Ngauruhoe in distance during the golden hour before sunset.
Stop 4

Passing by

Admire Mt Tongariro in distance during the golden hour before sunset.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Using your ticket

Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.

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

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.
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.