Soda Springs Walk
Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region
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Introduction
Walk to cold water springs that create a small oasis of flowers in summer.6 km
Seasonal restrictions
From Labour weekend in October to 30 April, parking at Mangatepopo roadend is restricted to 4 hr maximum.
Dog access
The track to Soda Springs follows Mangatepopo Stream and is part of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Ngauruhoe’s most recent lava flows appear dark in contrast to the older flows which are slowly revegetating. Under the headwall of the Mangatepopo valley, these cold water springs create a small oasis of lush yellow mountain buttercups and white foxgloves in summer.
The track starts at the Mangatepopo roadend, 13.4 km from Whakapapa Village on SH 47.
No drones
Unauthorised use of drones is prohibited. You must have a permit to fly a drone.
DOC does not generally approve permits to fly drones in this national park and we do not recommend you apply for one.
Contacts
| Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 71029 Whakapapa Village Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
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