Tokaanu Thermal Walk, Taupo Region, NZ - 4 travel reviews for Tokaanu Thermal Walk

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Hot, hot, Tokaanu Hotpools

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Tokaanu Thermal Walk

600 m return | 20 minutes return

Next to the Tokaanu Hotpools lies this little walk. Make sure to watch your kids and stick to the track, as the accidental slip into the boiling hot water would not lead to a good outcome! If you are keen to get into the full swing of things cut up some root veges and stick them into one of the metal racks you should find lying next to the pools - throw a damp sack over your food, cruise next door for a soak in the hot pools, or a quick trout fish in the Tongariro River. Then come back in about two hours and voila you will have some yummy steamed veges (unless someone has nicked them.....). This is called a poia - ohhh yeah.

Walking Track

Access

From Tokaanu, the thermal pools are signposted off SH41 Cross the bridge by the entrance to the thermal pools and the track is signposted to the left.

Track

The metalled track loops around many of the springs originally used by Maori. Fences are there to stop you falling into the scalding water, boiling mud and steaming swamps.

Watch the kids closely! They don't taste too good boiled!

Polynesian History

Local Maori Tribe Ngati Kurauia have used the pools since the 16 Century for bathing, healing and relaxing. Today, you can continue the tradition.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.9680517481597

175.766408348083

Latitude
-38.9680517481597
Longitude
175.766408348083

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Easiest walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easiest walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
DOC Track Category	Easy access short walk DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Easy access short walk Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. Few or no steps or slopes. Suitable for people of all abilities and fitness. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.
Disabled Access	Disabled access provided Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? Disabled access provided This location provides access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? Disabled access provided This location provides access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

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4.5/5

Very short, but excellent walk to see some fun geothermal activity.
Enjoy!

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Sam
4.5/5

A nice short walk to observe some colorfoul geothermal activities.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

Lusi13
3.5/5

Nice walking track - gives a good impression of thermal activity, a bit short, too few information on geology and the history of the area.

Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

Sebastian Hol
4.5/5

Short and nice, steam puffing all over the place.

Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

Alita Smith

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Tokaanu Thermal Walk

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Polynesian History

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DOC Central North Island

Track Length

Track Length

Track Duration

Track Duration

Track Difficulty

Track Difficulty

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

DOC Track Category

DOC Track Category

Disabled Access

Disabled Access

Crowd Factor

Crowd Factor

Track Managing Organisation

Track Managing Organisation

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