Notable viewpoint · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui
Tree Trunk Gorge
Tree Trunk Gorge is a viewpoint in Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Tree Trunk Gorge: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Tree Trunk Gorge
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Tree Trunk Gorge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.17080, 175.80092. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Tree Trunk Gorge
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~18 km · Must-see
- GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit · trek · Ruapehu · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tongariro National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Forest Park · sanctuary · Taupō · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~30 km · Must-see
- Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert · beach · Ruapehu · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~39 km · Must-see
- Raurimu Spiral · attraction · Ruapehu · ~43 km · Must-see
- Te Poporo / Bulli Point · beach · Taupō · ~44 km · Must-see
- Last Spike Memorial · fort · Ruapehu · ~47 km · Must-see
- Horomatangi Reef · beach · Taupō · ~55 km · Must-see
- Taupō Volcano · viewpoint · Taupō · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Forest Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~61 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~63 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~64 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~66 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Tree Trunk Gorge
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~30 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~39 km · Must-see
- Taupō Volcano · viewpoint · Taupō · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~63 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~64 km · Must-see
- Tauhara · viewpoint · Taupō · ~77 km · Must-see
- Ahimanawa Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~79 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Tree Trunk Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Tree Trunk Gorge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Tree Trunk Gorge?
Nearby: Kaimanawa Mountains (viewpoint, 15 km), Pihanga (viewpoint, 18 km), Mount Ngauruhoe (viewpoint, 18 km), GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit (trek, 20 km), Tongariro National Park (sanctuary, 23 km), Kaimanawa Forest Park (sanctuary, 24 km).
Is Tree Trunk Gorge worth visiting?
Tree Trunk Gorge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.