Waitangi is a walking track in the high country at Waiouru Military Area, south of Tongariro National Park in the Ruapehu district, and it holds a perfect 5.0 rating from the five walkers who have reviewed it on Google. Tracks on this side of the plateau cross open tussock country where the weather turns quickly — a clear morning can deliver wind, fog or even snow, so check the forecast, dress in layers and carry more water than seems necessary. Good grip on your shoes helps too, as paths up here can be soft or boggy after rain. Around Waiouru, army training land sits alongside public walking country, so keeping to marked routes is simple common sense. For a quiet stretch of plateau walking with an unblemished review record, this little track is an easy pick when you are passing through.