Te Waiti Hut Walk

Track category

Tramping track
Mountain bike - Intermediate

Time:

2 hr one way

Description

To reach Te Waiti Hut, follow the benched track up Te Waiti stream from the the Hastings Pole Bridge. There is a stream crossing 15 minutes below the hut which is situated in a grassy clearing.

Mountain bikers note the track has a mainly easy gradient following alongside the Te Waiti stream finishing at Te Waiti Hut. There is one stream crossing 15 minutes from the hut which should not be crossed in high flow periods. There are some very narrow sections with steep drop offs. Offers fantastic views of the river from lush semi coastal forest.

Getting there

The tracks starts from the Hastings Pole Bridge on Te Waiti Valley Road.

Activities

Mountain biking Mountain biking

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for East Coast tracks

Contacts

Te Urewera National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 6 837 3803
Address: State Highway 38 RD 5
Aniwaniwa
Email: teureweravc@doc.govt.nz
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Opotiki Office
Phone: +64 7 315 1001
Email: opotiki-ao@doc.govt.nz
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