Whakapapanui Walk

Begins 250 metres above Whakapapa Visitor Centre. Take care not to confuse the Whakapapanui and Whakapapaiti track signs. About 10-15 minutes along the track, the Whakapapanui Walk branches to the right and heads down stream. Water-logged clearings are passed as the track follows the Whakapapanui Stream. Here, beech forest affected by die-back and storm damage is slowly regenerating.

Time: 2 hrs. Return
Distance: 6 kms. Return via same track or via SH 48 road.  

Plan & Prepare 
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip. 

Before starting out, hikers should check the weather forecast and track conditions -Tongariro National Park weather is extremely changeable year round. Be prepared for cold, wet or windy weather at all times. Heavy rain causes increased water flows in all streams and rivers in the park and they may not be safe to cross. Giardia may be present in some streams in the park. We recommend you treat all water before you drink it. 
Take with you:

• water- and wind-proof clothing (jacket and overtrousers)
• warm layers (wool or polypropylene)
• sturdy comfortable shoes or boots
• food and plenty to drink
• sunglasses and sunscreen
• first aid kit