Family walks in

the Waikato
Contents
Family walks in the Waikato — an introduction 1
Recreation information 2

North of Hamilton 3

West and south of Hamilton 9

Southeast of Hamilton 17

Further information 21

Waireinga/Bridal Veil falls

Cover photo: On the Nikau Walk, Pirongia
Family walks in the Waikato
— an introduction

Enjoying the outdoors can be inexpensive, healthy

and fun, with many walking tracks suitable for
families to explore native bush, climb a hill, visit a
lake or wetland or enjoy coastal views within a
1 hr 30 min drive from Hamilton.
Tracks can vary from easy walks to more strenuous exercise—
the ones listed in this publication should be achievable by most
people of average fitness. In some of the locations there are
more challenging tracks that should only be attempted if you
have the fitness/skills and are prepared for a longer day.
The majority of walking tracks are developed and maintained
by the Department of Conservation (DOC) but a number
managed by other agencies are included as they provide a
complementary experience.
Many of these walks can be combined with other activities:
Picnics are a great way for the family to enjoy the
outdoors. For a picnic spot with a view, check out Mt
Pirongia, Maungakawa Scenic Reserve or Te Toto Gorge.
Camping spots suitable for families can be found in the
Kauaeranga valley, at Kaniwhaniwha on Mt Pirongia, in
Te Kauri Park and Jim Barnett Bush Reserve.
Bring your togs for a freshwater dip in the Kauaeranga
valley, the Kaniwhaniwha Stream or at Karakariki.
For family cycling try the Nikau Walk on Mt Pirongia,
Hakarimata Rail Trail or Waikato River Trails.

Other symbols

Dogs on a lead Bird watching

Toilets Historic place

Information centre Fishing

Information panels BBQ

Lookout/viewpoint Managed by DOC

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Recreation information
Choose the type of walk that most suits the skills, fitness and
abilities of your group. Be well prepared, with food and water
as necessary and wear appropriate clothing. Check the weather
forecast before your head out—remember, safety is your
responsibility.
Easy access short walk: suitable for people of all abilities,
wheelchairs, and pushchairs.
Short walk: well formed, easy walking for up to an hour.
There may be steps or slopes. Walking shoes required.
Walking track: easy to moderate walking from a few
minutes to a day. Track is mostly well-formed, some
sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Walking shoes
required.
Easy tramping track: generally well-formed track for
hiking or tramping. Some sections may be rough, muddy
or steep. Light tramping/hiking boots required.
Tramping track: challenging day or multi-day
tramping/hiking. May have steep grades. Suitable for fit,
experienced and adequately equipped people. Tramping
boots required.
Dual-use track: walking and off-road biking are both
available on dual-use tracks. Bikers, please stay in control
of your bikes at all times and give way to walkers.
Mountain bike - Grade 1: Easiest.

Mountain bike
Grade 1: Fairly flat, wide, smooth track or gravel road.
EASIEST

Grade 2: Mostly flat with some gentle climbs on smooth

EASY
track with easily avoidable obstacles such as rocks and
potholes.
Track times are based on an average family group. They are
a guide only and may vary depending on the weather and
track conditions. Track times are one way unless indicated
otherwise.

Please note
Tracks on conservation land are marked by orange
triangles. Other coloured markers or tape are used for land
management purposes and should not be followed.

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North of Hamilton

1) Hakarimata Scenic Reserve

The Hakarimata Scenic Reserve is a great place to see kauri
and to enjoy a walk through native forest only 10 km from
Hamilton.

Hakarimata Rail Trail (30 min/1.5 km)

Access the car park off Waingaro Rd next to Perry’s Quarry. The
walk follows an old railway line that was used until the 1950s to
transport coal to Glen Massey. The Rail Trail is flat and suitable
for pushchairs, assisted wheelchairs and bicycles. The walk
finishes at a picnic area by Firewood Creek. You may like to
continue up the steps and along the tramping track to the next
bridge and then take the side track to the cascades (10 min).

Waterworks Track (1 hr/1 km return)

Summit (3 hr/2 km return)
This easy walk through native forest leaves from Brownlee
Ave off Hakarimata Rd and follows the Mangarata Stream
to an old dam. The 750 000-litre reservoir was built in 1922
to supply water to Ngaruawahia. From the dam is the much
more challenging Hakarimata Summit Track. The track is well
formed but steep with numerous steps. The viewing tower at the
summit provides spectacular 180-degree views.

Kauri Loop Track (40 min to Kauri Grove;

Loop Track 2 hr/3 km)
The walking track starts from Parker Rd, off Hakarimata Rd up
a long flight of stairs. At the track junction, turn right, walking
along the largely level track to a big kauri. The track then passes
through a grove of young kauri (rickers) to a viewpoint over a
bush-clad valley. Return the way you came or take the steeper
track to the upper viewing point and complete the loop track.

Kauri dieback
Kauri trees are under threat
from a disease caused by
a soil-borne pathogen. To
prevent the disease spreading,
stay on the tracks and always
clean your footwear and bike
tyres before and after use. Hakarimata Dam

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2) Lake Hakanoa
(l hr/3.6 km circuit)
This popular and easy walk starts at the Huntly Domain off Wight
St. The circuit around the lake takes you through many specially
themed gardens and wetland areas. The lake also has jetties,
playgrounds, picnic areas and opportunities for boating.

3) Whangamarino Historic
Walkway (25 min/900 m loop)
Accessed from Oram Rd, off SH 1 between Meremere and
Mercer. Walk through regenerating native bush before
climbing a grassy spur, with views over the Waikato River and
highway. The fortification ditches were part of Te Teoteo’s
Pā, a pre-European pā site. A short distance further on is the
Whangamarino Redoubt that was constructed by British forces
during the Waikato War of 1863–64.

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4) Miranda
On the western side of the Firth of Thames, the Miranda coast
is a world-renowned destination for birdwatchers. Thousands
of wading birds from the Arctic tundra along with similar
numbers of New Zealand breeding shorebirds are present
at Miranda each year. The Miranda Shorebird Centre has
extensive displays and information on the natural history
of Miranda and its international importance. Birds are best
viewed at high tide. An easy 35 minute walk with interpretive
panels starts from the Shorebird Centre and leads to viewing
hides. See www.miranda-shorebird.org.nz for more information.

Birds at Miranda

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5) Pukemokemoke Bush Reserve
(1 hr 30 min loop track)
A network of basic tracks allows exploration of this
40-ha private reserve accessed off Whitikahu-Tauhei Rd. There
is a lookout platform at a high point giving panoramic views of
the Waikato basin. The reserve is an excellent place for family
outings, with plant identification plaques and a covered gazebo
and large picnic area. You will see restoration work along the
stream being undertaken by the Friends of the Pukemokemoke
Bush Reserve. See www.doc.govt.nz.

6) Kauaeranga Valley
An ideal destination for a holiday
or family day out, the Kauaeranga
Valley behind Thames has numerous walks and tramping
tracks and is popular for camping, picnics and swimming. The
DOC Visitor Centre is the main port of call for conservation
information and has excellent displays and audiovisual material.

See DOC’s Kauaeranga Valley Recreation booklet for more

information, available from www.doc.govt.nz/kauaeranga.

7) Karangahake Gorge
One of the best places to see New Zealand’s mining heritage
with old mine buildings and relics to be seen along the walks.
Access via SH 2 at Karangahake.

Karangahake Windows Walk (1 hr/2.5 km return)

Begin this spectacular walk by crossing the suspension bridge
over the Ohinemuri River and the Lower Waitawheta Gorge
bridge. A torch is advisable as the track takes you through old
gold mining tunnels with four windows that look down on the
river gorge. Cross the bridge to return back along the other
side of the river.

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

(2 hr/7 km)
This walk follows a section of the old Paeroa to Waihi railway
line along the river and passes an old rock quarry and mining
relics. Bicycles and dogs on a leash are permitted. The walk
finishes at the Victoria Battery site near Waikino Station Café
and Goldfields Railway.
See DOC's Karangahake Gorge booklet for more
information, available at www.doc.govt.nz/tauranga.
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8) Te Aroha
At 952 m, Mt Te Aroha is the highest point on the Kaimai-
Mamaku range. A number of walks, tramping and mountain
bike tracks are based around the Te Aroha Domain, which
also features Edwardian gardens, the Te Aroha Museum and
Bathhouse, Te Aroha i-SITE, café, geysers and soda springs.
A great destination for all ages and interests.

Te Aroha Domain Upper and Lower Walks

(20 min)
Beginning at the Mokena Geyser, you choose either the Upper
Walk, or Lower Walk (which is suitable for pushchairs and
wheelchairs). Look out for the beautiful ground-covering
parataniwha with red and green leaves along the way. Both
walks can be combined to create a loop track.

Tui Domain Track (1 hr 30 min)

Starting at the Mokena Geyser, this track takes you through
regenerating bush and past mountain streams. There is a 5-min
detour to a waterfall lookout before you reach the junction with
the Tui Link track and finally emerge onto Tui Rd.

Bald Spur Track (45 min)

Starting at the Mokena Geyser, the track zigzags its way
through mature pines and pūriri that were planted in the early
1900s. The Whakapipi lookout provides a stunning view of
Te Aroha township, the wetlands, river and beyond.
(A tramping track continues on through a saddle and then
steeply up for another 2 hr to the summit of Mt Te Aroha).

Howarth Memorial Wetland Loop Walk

(1 hr circuit)
On the left bank of the Waihou River, a well-formed walk
creates a circuit around an established wildlife refuge and
wetland area managed by Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game
Council. An ideal early morning or evening walk. The bird hide
at the end of the boardwalk is the perfect place to spot pied stilt,
grey teal and heron. Access is from Spur St, via a footbridge
at the end of Lawrence Ave, or via a boardwalk at Kenwyn
Reserve on Kenrick St.

See Matamata-Piako District Council's: Explore Walking

and Mountain Biking Tracks in Matamata-Piako booklet
and DOC's Kaimai to coast brochure for walks and tramps
in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park.
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9) Waiorongomai Valley
The Waiorongomai Valley is a significant
historic gold mining site in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest
Park. The valley offers a number of tramping and walking
opportunities following old mining trails including the historic
Piako County Tramway, with excellent information panels.

Low Level Loop (2 hr/5.5 km return)

From the car park follow the signposted Low Level Loop track
as it winds up the valley through regenerating bush, across a
few small streams and past a small tunnel and pipeline. The
track turns back south at a signposted junction and joins the
Piako County Tramway at the base of Butlers Incline where a
section of the rail is still in place. The walk then descends along
the tramway to the top of the Fern Spur Incline with views
south. It is then a short walk down the hill to the car park.

10) Wairere Falls

(3–4 hr/5 km return)
Accessed from Goodwin Rd off the Te Aroha-Gordon Rd, this
walking track takes you through beautiful natural scenery and
up to the spectacular 153-m high falls. The falls lookout and
summit offer magnificent views of the valley and the Waikato
Basin. From the car park, there are a number of bridged river
crossings and steps up to a lookout platform (45 min from car
park). There are then more steps and staircases in the steeper
section to the summit and falls lookout (another 45 mins).

Tramway relic at Waiorongomai

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West and south of Hamilton

Parataniwha

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1) Karakariki
(20 min/1 km to waterfall; 1 hr/2.5 km to fenceline)
This reserve is accessed via the Karakariki Valley Road near
Whatawhata. The track first crosses private farmland over two
stiles and a swingbridge before following the stream to a small
waterfall—a great place for a picnic and swim in summer. You
can explore upstream and look for fossils in rocks and water.
From the waterfall, it is a steeper climb up a bush-covered
ridge, passing some big rimu trees and groves of nīkau before
finishing at a fenceline with views over farmland and bush. It is
private property beyond the fence.

2) Karamu Walkway
Superb 360-degree views and impressive limestone bluffs are
features of this walkway over farmland and through bush.
You can choose to do the whole walkway or a section of it.

Four Brothers Track (15 min/630 m)

Start at Four Brothers Scenic Reserve car park on Hamilton-
Raglan Highway (SH 23). The track climbs through bush across
a fence to viewpoints at the start of the Karamu Walkway.

Karamu Walkway North (1 hr 30 min/2.7 km)

Start with the Four Brothers Track before crossing onto open
farmland. This section of walkway crosses private land. Follow
the white posts and orange markers along the main ridge to
Old Mountain Rd.

Karamu Walkway

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Karamu Walkway South (2 hr 30 min – 3 hr)
From the south side of Old Mountain Rd there is an
initial climb before you cross gently-rolling pasture studded
with limestone outcrops and then drop down into bush. The
track descends steeply in places and is slippery when wet. Look
out for large tōtara and kahikatea along the way. Follow the
markers to the exit onto Limeworks Loop Rd.

Please note:
• The Karamu Walkway is closed from 1 August to
31 October each year
• Keep to the marked route
• Use stiles not gates
• Avoid disturbing stock
• No dogs are allowed on the Walkway
• Do not carry firearms
• Avoid hay barns and other farm structures

3) Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls

This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in New
Zealand. Take the turnoff to Te Mata Rd off the Hamilton/
Raglan Highway (SH 23) and follow the signs.

Car park to top of falls (10 min/600 m)

This easy walk through bush is especially designed for
wheelchairs and pushchairs. It takes you to large viewing
platforms at the top of these beautiful falls.

Top of the falls to base of the falls (10 min/200 m)

The track descends steeply down 256 steps. There is a good
midway viewing point of the falls and at the bottom, a viewing
bridge and shelter with information panels where you can take
in the full force of this 55-m waterfall. Please note: the water
quality of the
pool and river is
not healthy for
swimming.

Information shelter at Wair

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4) Bryant Memorial Reserve, Raglan
Ngarunui Track (20 min/800 m)
Access is from Wainui Rd with the car park next to Camp
Raglan. The well-formed track takes you down through lush
coastal forest, to a lookout along with excellent coastal views.
Steps lead to Ngarunui Beach where you can walk along to
Wainui Reserve.

Water-race Track (25 min/1 km)

On the opposite side of Wainui Rd from the Ngarunui
track, this walk follows a historic water-race through
regenerating coastal forest and leads to a seat by the stream.
There is also alternative access from the Upper Wainui Road.

5) Te Toto Gorge
Continue along the Raglan coast road to Te Toto Gorge.
At Te Toto Gorge car park there is a viewing platform that
provides magnifcent views along the west coast and down into
the Te Toto ampitheatre, which was formed by the erosion of an
ancient volcano. The car park is also the starting point for the
Karioi Track—a steep and challenging tramping track. It takes
3.5 hr to reach the summit of Karioi Mountain.

6) Kaniwhaniwha, Pirongia
These walking tracks are accessed off Limeworks Loop Rd.
The Kaniwhaniwha Stream Reserve is a great place for family
picnics with good swimming spots.

Nikau Walk (2 hr 30 min/7 km return)

The walk starts from the car park and
follows the stream to a picnic, campsite and loop walk, lush
with nīkau palms, suitable for family cycling. There is a
campsite with toilets 45 min from
the car park
and the loop
walk is 1 hr
return on
foot. Combine
with the
Kaniwhaniwha
Caves for an
underground
adventure!

aniwha campsite
Leaving the Kaniwh
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Kaniwhaniwha Caves (2 hr 30 min/7 km return)
There are two limestone caves near the start of the Bell
Track, 5 min from the Nikau Walk junction. The main cave is
20 m long. The second smaller cave is tight and narrow. The
caves are wet underfoot and you will need a torch. (A tramping
track continues on for another 1 hr 30 min to the tallest
kahikatea tree in New Zealand, or to the summit, which is
6 hr from the caves).

Caves
Kaniwhaniwha
Coming out of

7) Corcoran Rd, Pirongia

Lookout (15 min return)
A 100-m walk suitable for wheelchairs leads through forest
to a picnic area and viewing point. There are extensive views
across the Waikato Basin to Mt Te Aroha and beyond. Access
is from the car park at the end of Corcoran Rd.

Ruapane Lookout (1 hr/2 km)

The Tirohanga Track to Ruapane Trig is more challenging,
involving a steady climb from Corcoran Rd car park. Nearer
the top, the formed track ends and a tramping track leads up
over rock to the trig viewpoint with excellent views across the
Waikato Basin to the Kaimai Ranges.

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8) Mangakara Nature Walk
(1 hr/1.5 km return)
A great walk for families with information panels and a self-
guided nature trail. The well-graded loop track winds through
attractive native forest down to the Mangakara Stream. The
nature walk information sheet can be downloaded from
www.doc.govt.nz/mangakaranaturewalk. Access is from the
Grey Rd car park.

See DOC’s: Pirongia and Raglan tracks booklet for

information about other tracks on Mt Pirongia, available
from www.doc.govt.nz/pirongia.

9) Walter Scott Reserve

This reserve is owned and managed by Forest & Bird
and situated on the southern foothills of Mt Pirongia at the
intersection of Scott and Pekanui Rds off Ngutuni Rd. There
are several short walks in this reserve ranging from 10–20 min
suitable for pushchairs, as well as a 1-hr loop track with some
steep steps.

10) Te Kauri Park Circuit

(1 hr/2 km loop)
From the car park at Te Kauri Lodge, carefully cross the road
(SH 31) to the Manuka Track and descend to the swingbridge.
Take the Waikuku Track alongside the stream to a bridge and
follow signs for the Sheep Track. Just before the bridge there
is a junction with a track that leads to a camping site and nice
picnic area. Back on the main track take the Sheep Track up to
a ridge with views out to Kawhia and Pirongia, and complete
the circuit back to the car park. There are a number of other
short walks and day walks in this reserve.

Mangakara Nature Walk

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11) Kakepuku
(3 hr/2.6  km return)
EASY

From the car park off Kakepuku Mountain Rd, a well-formed

track leads to a historic pā site and viewing tower. A broad
track leads up to a lower viewing platform then follows up
through regenerating forest to the edge of the historic reserve.
No mountain bikes beyond this point. The track narrows,
climbing up on steps past a viewpoint, to the pā site and view
tower. The view tower has interpretation panels about the site
and excellent views. See www.doc.govt.nz/kakepuku for more
information.

12) Yarndley’s Bush

(30 min circuit)
Access is off Ngaroto Rd off SH 3. The track is boardwalked
and suitable for pushchairs. It passes through a stand of
remnant kahikatea. A viewing platform gives a birds-eye
view of the forest canopy. See www.waipadc.govt.nz for more
information.

13) Lake Ngaroto

Lake Ngaroto has a boat ramp, picnic areas, playground,
toilets and and a 1.5-hr walk around the lake and wetland areas.
Access to this popular recreation reserve is off Bank Rd off
Paterangi Rd. See www.teawamutu.co.nz for more information.

14) Opapaka Pā
(25 min return to fenceline)
This walking track starts at the Waitomo Adventure Centre
and follows an easy gradient up through bush. There are plant
identification labels along the walk. Towards the top the track
becomes steeper as it crosses farmland to a pā site.

untain
View of Kakepuku mo
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15) Waitomo Walkway
(1 hr 15 min/3.3 km for the full distance)
The first 0.5 km is an easy pushchair-friendly walk across the
Waitomo Domain and through bush where you may continue
as far as the Waitomo Caves car park. The Walkway climbs
through bush and sculpted rocks onto farmland where a
lookout affords spectacular views. Return at this point, or
carry on across Te Anga Road, following the Waitomo Stream
through to the Ruakuri Caves and Bush Scenic Reserve.

16) Ruakuri Caves and Bush

(45 min/1 km return)
The Ruakuri bush walk is a highlight of the Waitomo area
and a must for visitors, with classic limestone outcrops, caves,
tunnels, and beautiful native forest. A spectacular loop walk
leads through a forested gorge following the stream and then
winds up and around limestone bluffs and outcrops, through
tunnels, and into the Ruakuri natural bridge where you can see
speleothems (cave formations). A great place for a day trip and
picnic with coin-operated barbecues available.

See DOC’s Waitomo and Kingcountry tracks booklet for

other walks and tracks in the Waitomo area, available
from www.doc.govt.nz/waitomo.

17) Mangaokewa
(1 hr return to waterfall)
Located 2 km south of Te Kuiti adjacent to SH30, this reserve
has picnic areas and an attractive bush walk to the Cascade
Waterfalls. There is also a play area and swimming holes.
A tramping track also forms part of the Te Araroa Trail and
follows the Mangaokewa River—orange markers mark this.
See www.waitomo.govt.nz for more information.

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Southeast of Hamilton

Kahikatea fruit

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1) Maungakawa
A great place for a family picnic,
Gudex Memorial Park (also known as Sanatorium Hill) is
located adjacent to the Maungakawa Scenic Reserve and is
a 15-min drive or 9 km from Cambridge. Look out for tūī and
kererū (wood pigeon) when trees are in bloom or fruiting.

Maungakawa Loop Track (30 min/1.2 km)

A 30 minute loop walk that starts at the end of the open lawn
area passes through attractive forest with some interesting
artefacts. The walk loops back around the lawn picnic area to
your starting point.

2) Te Tapui
(2 hr 30 min/4 km return)
Access to this loop track is from Pikonui Rd at Richmond
Downs. There are a couple of small, unbridged streams to cross
near the start, then it’s a fairly easy but steady climb through
bush to the summit and lookout tower. There are great views
across to the Kaimai Ranges and Firth of Thames.

3) Maungatautari (Sanctuary Mountain)

A truly unique place to visit, Maungatautari is your chance to
experience New Zealand’s largest predator-free mainland island
under the care of the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust.

Northern Enclosure (30 min/1.1 km)

Te Aria Tirohia loop track goes round the inside of the predator-
proof fence and is accessed from Hicks Road,
17 km from Cambridge. Follow the markers across farmland and
the signs to the enclosure and double gates.

Southern Enclosure (Te Tui a Taane)

This is Maungatauri’s showcase site with 5 km of wide,
metalled walking tracks (some paths suitable for pushchairs and
wheelchairs) and a 16-m high canopy tower.
Hihi/stitchbird, takahē, tīeke/saddleback, North Island robin
and kākā are just some of the birds in the reserve. Access is from
Tari Road, 46 km from Cambridge but check the Trust’s website
before you go to make sure the enclosure is open.
There is a fee to enter the Southern Enclosure (Te Tui a Taane).
See www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz for more information.

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4)Te Waihou Walkway
(1 hr 30 min/5.2 km)
Experience the magic of Te Waihou—‘the new water’. The
Walkway follows alongside the upper reaches of the Waihou
River, where the water is extremely clear and pure, being fed
by many springs and from tributary streams in the Mamaku
ranges. Water flows from the Blue Spring at a rate of 42 cubic
metres (9240 gallons) per minute. Look out for the trout—or if
you have a licence, have a go at fishing!
Access is from Whites Rd off SH 1 north of Putaruru or SH 5
between Tirau and Rotorua. Access is also from Leslie Road,
which is off Whites Road. The walk to the Blue Spring is about
1 hr 30 min from Whites Road car park and 10 minutes from
the Leslie Road car park. See www.southwaikato.govt.nz for
more information.

Looking for fish. Photo: South Waikato District Council.

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5) Waikato River Trails
A series of trails a total of 103 km long, follow the course of the
Waikato River between Lake Karapiro and Atiamuri. Many of
the trails are dual use, suitable for walkers and off-road bicycles.
No dogs are allowed. See www.waikatorivertrails.com for details
on each of these trails.

These trails are recommended for walking:

Lake Karapiro
Little Waipa Reserve to Arapuni Village (2 hours/6 km)
Arapuni Village to Arapuni Dam (45 min/2 km)

Lake Arapuni
Waotu South Road to Waipapa Dam (6 hours/15 km)

Lake Maraetai
Mangakino Lakefront to Whakamaru Dam (4 hours/12km)

Lake Whakamaru
Whakamaru Reserve to Dunhams Reserve (2 hr 30 mins/8km)
Dunhams Reserve to Atiamuri (6 hours/14km)

6) Jim Barnett Bush Reserve

This reserve southwest of Putaruru on the Waotu South Rd
also has camping facilities. Two walks
offer easy walking with a few short, steep
sections. The Main Track takes about 30 min to walk and the
Totara Track, which is narrower and rougher, a further 15 min.
Significant community work has been undertaken in this
reserve, which includes the re-introduction of North Island
robin. See www.southwaikato.govt.nz.

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Further information

Descriptions given here are brief. To find out more go to the

websites identified for the various walks or to the DOC website
www.doc.govt.nz or contact:

Kirikiriroa / Hamilton Tauranga Office

Office 253 Chadwick Road
Level 4, 73 Rostrevor Street Box 9003
Private Bag 3072 Tauranga 3112
Hamilton 3240 Tel: +64 7 578 7677
Tel: +64 7 858 1000 [email protected]
Fax: +64 7 858 1001 For information on
[email protected] walks and tracks from
For general enquiries. Karangahake Gorge and
Te Aroha east.

DOC acknowledges the contribution from:

South
Waikato
District
Council

as well as Te Aroha
Information Centre,
Waikato Forest & Bird and
Friends of Pukemokemoke

Arapuni to Jones Landing,

Waikato River Trails.
Photo: South Waikato
District Council.

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Photos: DOC, unless otherwise stated.

Published by:
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Kirikiriroa / Hamilton Office
Private Bag 3072
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
December 2016

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