Mounds walk at Tongariro National Park — Attraction in North Island

The Mounds Walk As you enter the road to Mt Ruapehu it's only a short way up, be careful not to miss the sign! No dedicated parking as such however enough room on each side of the road to safely pull up and be off the road, 3-4 cars. Second time doing the walk, I would say It feels more like a 5 minute walk each way but I guess it depends if you sit at the top and have lunch, stop and read the signs or if your moving slower. Not wheel chair or pram ideal - you could do most the track but stop at the steps where it counts the most. I think its Definately worth the stop on a nice day, tick it off the list! Don't need all the gear for this one. Was good for me to try out my new child carrier since my son is Autistic and hates being restrained was good...

Very short, fairly flat walk that takes ~10 minutes. Nice place to stretch your legs for a bit but nothing very noteworthy. Some signs along the trail explaining the mounds. There are a few steps up to the lookout where on a clear day you will be able to see the surrounding mountains. No parking lot, just pull over on...

This is a short, enjoyable walk that gives you a taster of the flora of the area without having to commit to a longer track. If you've got the time (and it won't take very much of it), this is well worth doing. The mountain was in the clouds when I got to the 'summit', but on a clear day, the photos on offer would...