Mt Wellington's Disappearing Tarn
Mt Wellington's Disappearing Tarn PUFF-O-METRE OVERVIEW Mt Wellington's Disappearing Tarn is a fable that's whispered throughout the hiking community. There are a number of factors that need to come into play for this stunning pool of water to be visible and even then, there's no guarantees that you'll see it. The main factor that needs to be ticked off before you even consider the hike is whether there has been multiple days of constant or even heavy rain on the Mountain. Without this, the Tarn won't present itself. With the first point ticked off as a yes, now you need to decide how important it is to you to be able to enjoy it to yourself or with a crowd?? If crowds don't bother you then you can head up there anytime of the day to enjoy the view. However, if you want the place to yourself then be prepared to be hitting the track at 7AM or even earlier depending on your commitment. There are a number of different tracks that can be taken to get to the Ta