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  • Do Tongariro waterfalls make you happier? I hike to Taranaki Falls to find out.

    Do Tongariro waterfalls make you happier? I hike to Taranaki Falls to find out.

      An easy day hike from the WTMC Ruapehu Lodge to a 43m high waterfall for the negative ion benefits – including a route guide and video. Have you ever stood near a rushing waterfall and felt an instant, almost physical shift in your mood? It’s easy to dismiss that sudden sense of peace as…

  • Exploring the Best Waterfalls in Tongariro National Park

    Exploring the Best Waterfalls in Tongariro National Park

    Tongariro National Park is a dramatic landscape. Best known for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the park has many short walks to spectacular waterfalls. Using the Wellington Tramping & Mountaineering Club (WTMC) Lodge as a base was perfect for exploring both the well-known waterfalls and a few secret hidden gems. Iconic & Accessible Falls 1. TARANAKI fALLS…