Horopito Track: Walking Guide, Time & Access

Route overview

This track is no longer maintained. The track ends at private property. There is no signage from Matapuna Road in Horopito.

This DOC directory entry covers Horopito Track in Central North Island, within Tongariro National Park. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.

Distance, time and grade

• Distance: 12 km one way
• Walking time: Not specified in the checked DOC directory
• DOC grade: Expert

Access and alerts

Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.

Dog access

No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Description

This track is not maintained

The track is not maintained. You might encounter fallen trees, mud and rough sections of track. Expect travel times to be much slower than marked. The track exits through private property in Horopito.

Know before you go

This track is no longer maintained. The formed track ends at private property in Horopito.

Closest road end from Mangaturuturu Hut

The nearest road end from Mangaturuturu Hut is Ohakune Mountain Road (3.2 km) via the Round the Mountain Track. This option includes a steep climb up the Cascades. Caution: the rocks can be slippery during wet or icy conditions.

Sources and reuse

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The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.