Free Hikes in Manawatū-Whanganui
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🥾Hikes in Manawatū-Whanganui(10)
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Tongariro Forest Park
Open daily, daylight hours
Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Open daily, daylight hours
Matemateāonga Track
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Open daily, daylight hours
Moki Track
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Open daily, daylight hours
Mount Damper to Te Rerepahupahu Falls track
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Open daily, daylight hours
Mt Ruapehu Ski Field
Tongariro National Park, North Island
Open daily, daylight hours
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Tongariro National Park
Open daily, daylight hours
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Lake Taupo
Open daily, daylight hours
Tongariro Northern Circuit
Whakapapa Village trailhead, near National Park Village
Not operating as a Great Walk in 2025/26 due to Oturere Hut replacement; partial overnight options available.
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Taumarunui or Whakahoro access points, near Taumarunui
Typical Great Walks/Journey season approx Oct–Apr; river levels/weather can affect access.
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