About | Mangawhero Falls
300m | 5 minutes return
The Mangawhero Falls track is just a short walk to a picturesque 28-metre waterfall and well worth the stop on your way down from the mount. Being so accessible, the Mangawhero Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls to visit in the Tongariro National Park. During winter, you might be able to see icicles forming around the falls.
Nearby
Turoa Ski Field
Location
Heading up to the mount, you’ll find the DOC sign along Ohakune Mountain Road.
Photos
We came across this walk to the Mangawhero Falls rather unexpectantly, but on our way back down from the mount we saw the sign and just had to pull over and go for a wander and I’m so glad we did!
The alpine forest was so refreshing and good and the waterfall just stunning!
At the top of the waterfall, picturesque alpine forest below and stunning views beyond.
You can keep walking around to see the front of the waterfall, as it drops off into a small pool at the bottom.
From here, you can see the snow-covered mount in the distance. What a view!
