Lindemann Loop Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
5 hr return
Distance:
11 km
Description
This walk starts at the end of Lindemann Road and can be walked in either direction.
Remains of logging operations include these timber dams
After going through a closed gate there is a track junction after 40 m. The easiest direction is to take the right hand Lindemann Pack Track that runs up a short spur before levelling out. After approximately 2 hours the track meets a junction with the Wairoa Pack Track. This is a pleasant open spot that gives excellent views over the Wairoa and Waitengaue valleys. To the northwest the Ananui Falls are clearly visible. A few minutes detour down the steep track to your right (north) is a significant kauri grove.
After returning to the junction, continue south until meeting junction with the Lindemann Ridge Track. A few metres south from the junction is a kauri dam site - the old bed log is all that remains of this site. 25 minutes further on is a small shelter and campsite area. Return to the junction and follow the Ridge Track back to the carpark at Lindemann Road. There are excellent views of the Tauranga area and offshore islands from the ridge.
Getting there
This track is at the end Lindemann Road off SH 2, kust north of Katikati.
About the area
The central part of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park is rich in logging history. A number of remnant large kauri trees are accessible as short walks, and longer day tramps offer panoramic views of the Western Bay of Plenty and Eastern Waikato.
Plan and prepare
After wet weather some sections of the track may be slippery and good footwear is advisable.
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You must be well prepared when tramping on conservation land, especially on longer day walks. Ensure you have strong, comfortable boots, warm clothing, a good raincoat, first aid kit, food and drink, a hat and sunscreen. It is also advisable that you leave your tramping intentions with a responsible person, in case you get lost.
Please consult a topographic map.
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