Park · Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand

Best hikes in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

The 26 best of 26 trails in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand, ranked by route quality.

Trails
26
Easy
13
Moderate
1
Hard
7
Expert
5

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Top trails

  1. Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km) · Elevation Gain 3,448 ft (1,051 m) · 3 hr 20 min
  2. Kokowai Track Round Trip Hard · 7.3 mi (11.8 km) · Elevation Gain 2,487 ft (758 m) · 3 hr 35 min
  3. Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km) · Elevation Gain 1,864 ft (568 m) · 2 hr 25 min
  4. Pouākai Crossing Expert · 10.9 mi (17.5 km) · Elevation Gain 3,842 ft (1,171 m) · 5 hr 25 min
  5. Mangorei Track to Pouākai Tarns Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km) · Elevation Gain 2,546 ft (776 m) · 3 hr 45 min
  6. Pouākai Circuit Expert · 15.8 mi (25.5 km) · Elevation Gain 4,593 ft (1,400 m) · 7 hr 25 min
  7. Maketawa Hut Circuit Hard · 3.8 mi (6.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,316 ft (401 m) · 1 hr 55 min
  8. Veronica Loop Track Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 584 ft (178 m) · 50 min
  9. Maude Track to Mangakotukutuku Falls Moderate · 3.7 mi (6 km) · Elevation Gain 961 ft (293 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  10. Waingongoro Track Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km) · Elevation Gain 443 ft (135 m) · 55 min
  11. Pātea Track Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 407 ft (124 m) · 45 min
  12. Nature Walk Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 10 min
  13. Kapuni Loop Track Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 262 ft (80 m) · 35 min
  14. Around the Mountain Circuit Expert · 31 mi (49.9 km) · Elevation Gain 9,226 ft (2,812 m) · 14 hr 40 min
  15. Viewing Platform Walk Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
  16. Mangaoraka Loop Track Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km) · Elevation Gain 46 ft (14 m) · 15 min
  17. Ngatoro Loop Track Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 197 ft (60 m) · 25 min
  18. Kāmahi Loop Track Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 5 min
  19. Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb Expert · 7.4 mi (12 km) · Elevation Gain 5,115 ft (1,559 m) · 5 hr
  20. Ridge Loop Track Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km) · Elevation Gain 400 ft (122 m) · 35 min
  21. Southern Summit Route Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · Elevation Gain 157 ft (48 m) · 10 min
  22. Wilkies Pools Loop Track Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 194 ft (59 m) · 20 min
  23. York Road Loop Track Easy · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) · Elevation Gain 325 ft (99 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  24. The Face Hard · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
  25. Number 2 Gully Hard · 0.3 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
  26. Backcountry Area Expert · 0.5 mi (0.7 km) · 10 min

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Questions about Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

How many trails are in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki?

GoTrails lists 26 trails in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand: 13 easy, 1 moderate and 12 hard or expert.

What are the best hikes in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki?

Top picks on GoTrails: Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track, Kokowai Track Round Trip, Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip, Pouākai Crossing, and Mangorei Track to Pouākai Tarns.

What are some easy hikes in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki?

Easy picks: Veronica Loop Track, Waingongoro Track, Pātea Track, Nature Walk, and Kapuni Loop Track.

What are the hardest hikes in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki?

For a challenge: Fanthams Peak / Panitahi and Syme Hut Track, Kokowai Track Round Trip, Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip, Pouākai Crossing, and Mangorei Track to Pouākai Tarns.

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