Ngamuwahine Track
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min one way
Distance:
3.5 km
Getting there
Take Ngamuwahine Road off SH29. The track starts at the end of the road, past the lodge and into the forest.
About the area
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park has a number of historic mining and kauri logging sites within its boundaries. The park also features several popular tramping tracks.
Description
The track junction at the end of
the Ngamuwahine Track leads to
the Leyland O'Brien Tramline Track.
This track climbs up through the bush and crosses a river behind the lodge at the end of Ngamuwahine Road, before levelling out on a ridge. The track finishes at an intersection with the Leyland O'Brien Tramline Track. Return the same way.
Places to stay
This is a basic three-bunk hut in the Tauranga area.
Hurunui Hut and the Ngamuwahine tent sites can be accessed from here.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a 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
- Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities
- Clearly sign posted. Stream and river crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required