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The Summit Track
The 2.5km track to the summit takes you
upward through a variety of native bush,
bare ridges and volcanic areas with sulphur
crystal deposits and steaming cliffs. You’ll see
regular views of the crater lakes below and
surrounding countryside along the way.
The final part of the track emerges onto the
dirt and gravel summit road which will take
you the remainder of the way to the top.
(Note, the last few hundred meters of the track
is quite steep so you’ll need a rest to catch your
breath and at the top! Take some food and
drink with you as you’ll be needing it).
From the summit you’ll have spectacular views
of Mt Tarawera, Lakes Tarawera, Rotomahana,
Okaro and Rerewhakaaitu to the north. Look
south to see Lake Taupo and the fantastic
volcano Mt Tongariro plus other
landmarks.
The summit provides a nice flat picnic area to
take in the views, or for a slightly better view,
ask the man in the fire-watch tower nicely and
he’ll invite you up for a view from the deck
(if he happens to be in there).
The track to the summit requires a good level
of fitness. You’ll need to wear sturdy boots/
shoes, and bring with you layers of clothing as
it can be cool and windy at the summit.q
for more information
For more information on Rainbow Mountain
and the walking tracks, visit:
www.doc.govt.nz
and type in "Rainbow Mountain"
into the search bar.
On the way up to the
summit you’ll pass areas
where the ground is
clearly active underneath.
View from a safe distance!
12 Guysers Gazette
Issue 10 • Autumn 2017