Ngapuketurua Track
Located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island region
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Introduction
This track begins on the Kiko Loop and continues as far as the park boundary on the slopes of Mt Ngapuketurua.5.5 km
Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to obtain a permit. Other pets on conservation land rule
The track starts half way round the Kiko Loop Track. The first section is well-benched and graded, but after about 30 minutes it begins to climb steeply through beech forest.
The track provides access to good hunting country below the Ngapuketurua bush line.
10 km north of Tūrangi, turn off SH1 onto Kiko Road. Follow this for 17 km through the privately-owned Lake Taupo Forest to the park boundary.
This track once led from Kiko Road over Ngapuketurua to Cascade Hut, but now access ends at the park boundary with East Taupo lands block. Contact Helisika, phone +64 7 384 2816.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| Turangi Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | turangi@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
3 Town Centre Turangi 3334 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 2 Turangi 3353 |
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