🥾 (M) Waitonga Falls & Blyth Hut (Ruapehu Hike)
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Waitonga Falls & Blyth Hut Tramp
Join us for an alpine adventure on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu! This beautiful trek takes us to the spectacular 39-metre Waitonga Falls—a major highlight of the area—before continuing along the historic riding route up to Blyth Hut.
You'll experience boardwalks over pristine alpine mires, stunning mountain beech forest, and beautiful, wide-open views of the mountain peaks on a clear day.
Please Note: As this is an out-of-town tramp, registration is required so we can organize carpooling arrangements. Please email [email protected] to register or contact the trip leaders.
📅 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ Time: 8.30am
📍 Meeting Location: Church Car Park on Ingestre Street (Our standard carpool spot for out-of-town trips)
👤 Leaders: Tracy, Carl, & Willem
🐾 Dogs Allowed: No (National Park rules)
📈 Difficulty: Moderate
⏳ How Long: 4–5 hours
🏔️ Elevation Gain: approx 415m
🗺️ Route Description
We start on the well-formed track heading to Waitonga Falls, crossing the boardwalks with stunning reflective views of Mt Ruapehu. After taking in the waterfall highlight, we press on up the Blyth Hut Track, steadily climbing through the changing forest zones until we reach the historic hut for a lunch break before retracing our steps.
Fitness Requirements: Comfortable with steady, sustained uphill climbing, uneven backcountry terrain, and potentially cold mountain weather conditions.
🗺️ Maps & Links
🔗 Google Maps (Meeting Spot): https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtVkpcoL7KCweq1n6
🔗 AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/manawatu-wanganui/blythe-hut-from-ohakune-mountain-road (Note: You will need to set up a FREE account with AllTrails to see the interactive map).
🔗 NZ Topo Map: https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-39.332223,175.511184&z=15
🔗 Weather Forecast: https://weather.niwa.co.nz/parks/Tongariro%20National%20Park/Waitonga%20Falls
🛡️ Safety Disclaimer
By joining this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and have the fitness to be able to complete the walk or the portion you intend to complete. The organisers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this walk.
Whanganui Walking Group (River City Walking Group)
🌐 Website: whanganuiwalking.org
📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhanganuiWalking
📞 Contact: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley (027 899 2458)
📧 Email: [email protected]
Join us for an alpine adventure on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu! This beautiful trek takes us to the spectacular 39-metre Waitonga Falls—a major highlight of the area—before continuing along the historic riding route up to Blyth Hut.
You'll experience boardwalks over pristine alpine mires, stunning mountain beech forest, and beautiful, wide-open views of the mountain peaks on a clear day.
Please Note: As this is an out-of-town tramp, registration is required so we can organize carpooling arrangements. Please email [email protected] to register or contact the trip leaders.
📅 Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday 18th July 2026
⏰ Time: 8.30am
📍 Meeting Location: Church Car Park on Ingestre Street (Our standard carpool spot for out-of-town trips)
👤 Leaders: Tracy, Carl, & Willem
🐾 Dogs Allowed: No (National Park rules)
📈 Difficulty: Moderate
⏳ How Long: 4–5 hours
🏔️ Elevation Gain: approx 415m
🗺️ Route Description
We start on the well-formed track heading to Waitonga Falls, crossing the boardwalks with stunning reflective views of Mt Ruapehu. After taking in the waterfall highlight, we press on up the Blyth Hut Track, steadily climbing through the changing forest zones until we reach the historic hut for a lunch break before retracing our steps.
Fitness Requirements: Comfortable with steady, sustained uphill climbing, uneven backcountry terrain, and potentially cold mountain weather conditions.
🗺️ Maps & Links
🔗 Google Maps (Meeting Spot): https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtVkpcoL7KCweq1n6
🔗 AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/manawatu-wanganui/blythe-hut-from-ohakune-mountain-road (Note: You will need to set up a FREE account with AllTrails to see the interactive map).
🔗 NZ Topo Map: https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-39.332223,175.511184&z=15
🔗 Weather Forecast: https://weather.niwa.co.nz/parks/Tongariro%20National%20Park/Waitonga%20Falls
🛡️ Safety Disclaimer
By joining this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and have the fitness to be able to complete the walk or the portion you intend to complete. The organisers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this walk.
Whanganui Walking Group (River City Walking Group)
🌐 Website: whanganuiwalking.org
📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhanganuiWalking
📞 Contact: Willem Doodeman-Beamsley (027 899 2458)
📧 Email: [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Meeting Location: Church Car Park on Ingestre Street, 19 Campbell St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
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