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Mounds Walk, Tongariro National Park

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#12 of 12 in Trails in Tongariro National Park
Hiking Trail · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By travelwhere
    I was looking for a couple of short walks in the Tongariro park. This was nice because it’s right off the road. It was a peaceful view of the mountains.  more »
  • By JohnDeereQueen
    Highly recommend this short walk. The view from the Mounds is absolutely breathtaking. All three mountains were out of the clouds and looked stunning!!  more »
  • By Rick M
    It's a comfortable walk to a lookout on top of one of the mounds that gives you a good view across the landscape, with all these mounds dotted around - the result of avalanche action. There's a small....  more »
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