Whakapapanui TrackBeginner
Submitted by Orla Drylie
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Native bushRiversideOpen tussock/grasslandsVolcanic
Beginner
1:00 (Slow)
0:45 (Moderate)
0:30 (Fast)
-4.7%
+5.2%
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Description
Start at the Chateau and go straight down the main road. For the first 1km, you will be able to run on the grass (the old golf course) in front of the Chateau, before running on the road. There is enough of a gravel patch to keep you well off the road. After 2.2km, cross the road carefully when you see a sign for Whakapapanui Walk. Follow this track back to Whakapapa Village. There are two tiny detours down to the left hand side en-route. Good views of the river if you do these short out-and-backs. The track will come eventually come out on Bruce Road, opposite the Fire Stations. Couple of hundred metres down the road and you're back at The Chateau
Trail Community
Features of interest
Running along the stream. Mt Ngauruhoe Mt Ruapehu Chateau Tongariro
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 65%
Sealed Road: 35%
Route Data
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Access
Beside Chateau Tongariro
Bruce Road or Ngauruhoe Terrace/Place
16 km
13 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
Just keep to the left and you won't go wrong. Once you turn off the main road on to the track, follow all signs for Whakapapa Village
Perfect throughout.
Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
No water en route, but water available in the village at the holiday village and The Chateau
The main road can get quite icy during winter months.
Be wary of cars, especially with sun strike being an issue at certain times of the day
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Post run indulgence
Pihanga Cafe and T-Bar
Chateau Tongariro, Whakapapa Village
https://www.chateau.co.nz/food-drinks/pihanga-cafe-and-t-bar/
Good variety of meals, with coffee/beers etc. Open 7 daysTussock Bar and Restaurant
Whakapapa Village
https://www.chateau.co.nz/food-drinks/tussock-bar-restaurant/
Good variety of meals, roaring fire, relaxed atmosphere - Blog Posts and Articles
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