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OSM map layer · LineString
-39.27, 175.57 · rel 1250813
-39.27, 175.57 · rel 1250813
Round The Mountain Track
72,0 km from start to finish through lakes.
Manawatu-Wanganui · -39.27°N ·
175.57°E
72,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× Attraction
1× Water
Edge of Lava Flow
viewpoint ·
on the route
72,0 km
100%
Whakapapa Nature Walk
Attraction ·
71 m off route
72,0 km
100%
Ohinepango Springs
Water ·
93 m off route
72,0 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Round The Mountain Track
RTM
Round the Mountain - 03 Rangipo Hut to Mangaehuehu
RTM03
Round the Mountain - 02 Waihohono Hut to Rangipo Hut
RTM02
GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit
GW02
Round the Mountain - 01 Whakapapa Village to Waihohonu Hut
RTM01
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Round The Mountain Track is 72.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Round The Mountain Track takes approximately 17h 54min to complete.
No, Round The Mountain Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Round The Mountain Track starts near coordinates -39.3299, 175.4954.
Round The Mountain Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.