Whakamoenga Track

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Taupo, Taupo Region

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approx 2 km return | 40 minutes return

An easy graded track runs through the bush beside the lake around to Whakamoenga Point. There are good views across the lake from many points along the walkway. Please respect adjacent private property by staying on the track.

The Rangatira and Whakamoenga Point Tracks can be walked together (2hours return).

Walking Track

Access

Continue through Acacia Bay on Acacia Bay Road and after 1.5 km the first of 3 roadside parking bays is marked on the left. Head past these to the turning bay near the end. There is a ‘gated community’ with no public access a little further on. Drop down towards the lake and the start of the track.

Track

After exiting the native forest, the track passes the private boat ramp. Follow the public access signs. There’s a small grotto on the way to the point. A rock shelf and scattering of platforms are perfect places to enjoy the lakeside ambience, removed from the hustle and bustle of nearby Taupo.

Geology

The level of Lake Taupo is rarely constant. Fluctuations occur with input from rainfall in the huge catchments. If the lake becomes too full, erosion occurs on the lake edge and if exacerbated by the 1.5 swells that can arise with the fetch of the winds, can cause serious damage to lake shore community infrastructure.

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Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo

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Walking
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.7273385532832

176.023514175415

Latitude
-38.7273385532832
Longitude
176.023514175415

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy 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.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Lesser Known Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
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.