· Regional
· RTM01
Hard
Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut
📏
15.1 km
Distance
⏱
3h 46min
Est. duration
⛰
Hard
Difficulty
➡
Linear
Route type
A 15.1 km Regional Hiking trail, Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.
At 15.1 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 22 minutes.
As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the RTM01 trail markings to stay on the official route.
A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.
Elevation Profile
Loading elevation data…
Elevation data unavailable for this route.
↑ Elevation gain
↓ Elevation loss
High point
Low point
Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).
Map
View on OSM →Loading…
Waypoints
5 points along the routeA
Start
· Whakapapa Village
B
Finish
· Waihohonu Hut
Photos
No photos yet for this route.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Log in to write a review
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it to walk Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut?
Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut covers a distance of 15.1 km.
How long does it take to walk Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut?
At an average walking pace, Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut takes approximately 3h 46min to complete.
Do I need to return the same way on Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut?
No — Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut is a one-way trail. It runs from Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut. You will need to arrange return transport or retrace the route.
Where can I begin walking Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut?
You can begin Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut at Whakapapa Village.
How difficult is Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut?
Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Who maintains the Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut trail?
Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut is maintained and managed by DOC Depratment of Conservation.