Around the Mountain Circuit
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 31 mi (49.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,226 ft (2,812 m)
- Est. Time
- 14 hr 40 min
- High point
- 5,023 ft (1,531 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Maketawa Hut 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Peak: Jacksons Lookout 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador for the summit of Mt Taranaki 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Wilkies Pools 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Waterfall 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Dawson Falls Power Station 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 8 mi (12.8 km) from start
- Visitor center: Dawson Falls Visitor Centre 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Freedom Camping 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Hut: Hooker Shelter 9 mi (14.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Brames Falls 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from start
- Hut: Waiaua Gorge Hut 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Hut: Holly Hut 24.2 mi (39 km) from start
- Viewpoint 28.2 mi (45.4 km) from start
- Hut: Tahurangi Lodge 28.5 mi (45.9 km) from start
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Questions about Around the Mountain Circuit
How long is Around the Mountain Circuit?
Around the Mountain Circuit is 31 mi (49.9 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 40 min. It climbs 9,226 ft (2,812 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,023 ft (1,531 m).
How hard is Around the Mountain Circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Around the Mountain Circuit?
5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Around the Mountain Circuit?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.9 mi (3 km), 4.5 mi (7.3 km), 15.2 mi (24.4 km).
Is Around the Mountain Circuit shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Around the Mountain Circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Around the Mountain Circuit?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Around the Mountain Circuit?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Around the Mountain Circuit
- Ngatoro Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Veronica Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Kokowai Track Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Viewing Platform Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 7.4 mi (12 km)
- Pouākai Circuit Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Nature Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
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