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Tree Trunk Gorge Track

A pleasant dual-use track and is generally well graded. Walking from Pillars of Hercules car park, Urchin Camping Area and Tree Trunk Gorge Road as there is a wide stream crossing between Urchin Camping Area and Tree Trunk Gorge Road.

From Pillars of Hercules car park

Pillars of Hercules viewing bridge

scenes nearby the bridge

pleasant walking and well graded track

lots of large trees along the way

dense forest

distinctive scene

a good rest stop at the Urchin Camping Area

a good memory

From Urchin Camping Area off Kaimanawa Road

A pleasant walking as most winding along the stream

From Tree Trunk Gorge Road

Tree Trunk Gorge bridge

spectacular gorge scenes at the Tree Trunk Gorge bridge

red beech surrounding the track

lots of large trees along the way

tramper carrying pole for crossing a wide stream following

an interesting scene - a tree growing from a fallen trunk

wide stream connecting the other end of track

returnig and walking from other end of the track

Tongariro National Trout Centre

Set on the banks of the Tongariro River the Tongariro National Trout Centre contains a fascinating history of the Tongariro trout fishery which they share through their ecology and sustainability education programs. There is a working trout hatchery, a Whio (Blue) Duck breeding creche (育嬰) and an aquarium gives great close up views of rainbow trout. 

a nice scenes going to the Visitor Centre

Fish pass - description in next photo

Museum and Visitor Centre is a 'must-see'. Enter the world of the wild trout that have made Taupo famous.

Aquarium - Hatchery

The Hatchery was the hub of the centre for many years, and although it no longer raises fish on a large scale, it still is an interesting spot to visit.

Underwater Viewing Chamber

A few steps down into the trout viewing chamber opens up a whole new world of monster trout in their element, swimming freely.

Kids Pool

Feed the trout in "kids pond" a large crystal clear pond filled with hungry trout.

Nature Walk

taking a leisurely walk around grounds and take in the unspolit natural New Zealand bush environment including trees, ferns and birdlife. 

path for angler acess only

anglers may negotiate on the stream for fishing...

Trout Rearing (飼養) Ponds

rearing young truts only...

Whio (藍鴨) are a protected endemic species. They are classified as nationally endangered, rare and beautiful birds.

Whio Enclosure

New Zealand’s steep mountain streams and forested rivers are far too swift and rough for most ducks. However the whio takes churning rapids, huge boulders and fallen logs in its stride. The whio has large, webbed feet to give it power in fast-flowing water, and well-developed claws for rough terrain. Even hatchlings have oversize feet and strong legs, ready to swim in swift currents and jump onto large rocks and logs.

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