Trail Description

A bush loop encircling the hidden Lake Rotopounamu below Mount Pihanga near Tongariro. The track passes through lush podocarp forest alive with native birdsong. Small beaches along the shore make peaceful rest stops.

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Weather forecast - Lake Rotopounamu Track

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Lake Rotopounamu Track.

light rain

5°C

Light Rain

88% Humidity
4 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

overcast clouds
Today
Overcast Clouds
2°C
broken clouds
Tomorrow
Broken Clouds
0°C
scattered clouds
Wednesday
Scattered Clouds
1°C
light rain
Thursday
Light Rain
5°C
light rain
Friday
Light Rain
3°C

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