For the 2026/27 Great Walk season the track starts at Mangatepopo Carpark and ends in Whakapapa Village.

Parking at Mangatepopo Carpark is limited to 4 hours during the Great Walk season. It's best to park in Whakapapa Village and take a shuttle to the start or arrange a shuttle from a nearby town. Find a shuttle provider

Overnight parking in Whakapapa Village requires a free parking permit -contact the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre to organise this.

Public transport

Bus and train services stop in Waimarino (National Park Village), 15 km from Whakapapa Village.