Places to visit in the Waikato area
Walking tracks on Maungatautari
Jim Barnett Reserve
Yarndley's Bush
Raglan Tracks brochure
Just a 10-minute walk will bring you to the top of Bridal Veil/Waireinga Falls. The track follows Pakoka River most of the way and is suitable for push chairs and is wheelchair accessible. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 20 min return
The Hakarimata Trig walk in the Hakarimata Scenic Reserve continues from the Waterworks Walk. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 3 hr return
A 20-minute walk along the Bryant Memorial Track will take you through a small patch of regenerating coastal forest to Ngarunui Beach. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 20 min one way
The Hakarimata Walkway, in the Hakarimata Scenic Reserve, is one of the first walkways opened in New Zealand. Category: Tramping track Distance: 12 km Completion Time: 8 hr one way
The Hapuakohe Walkway can be done as a 2-day trek, split by the Kaihere-Ohinewai Road, or smaller sections can be completed within a day. It is suitable for experienced trampers only. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 days
The Kakepuku Track in Kakepuku Historic Reserve leads through farmland and bush to the summit of Kakepuku, an old volcano. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 - 3 hr return
The Karakariki Scenic Reserve was originally set aside as a water conservation reserve. At one time the forest was dominated by kauri but this was milled out in the early 1900s. Category: Walking track Alert: The first part of the track crosses private farmland.
It is best to begin the Karamu Walkway at the Four Brothers Scenic Reserve on SH 23. Category: Tramping track
Karioi is an ancient volcano and the views from the summit and lookouts are spectacular. Category: Tramping track
This well formed track in the Hakarimata Scenic Reserve offers spectacular views, beautiful bush and some of the largest kauri trees in the Waikato. Category: Walking track
There are two tracks in the reserve, the 40 minute walk to Maungakawa Road and a shorter 20 minute loop walk. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 20 min or 40 min depending on track taken
The Mangakara Nature Walk in Pirongia Forest Park takes about 1 hour to complete. It is accessible to people of most ages and fitness levels but is not negotiable by wheelchairs. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 1 hr return
Find out about routes in Pirongia Forest Park. Category: Route
Pirongia Forest Park has a range of tramping tracks. Category: Tramping track
There are a variety of walking tracks in Pirongia Forest park. These range from 1 - 5 hours in duration. Category: Walking track
The Pukemokemoke Bush Loop Track is a 1 hr 30 min walk through bush. Category: Walking track Completion Time: 1 hr 30 min circuit
This 1 hour return walk at Te Kauri Park includes a swing bridge over Waikuku Stream. The park also features several other short walks. Category: Short walk Completion Time: 1 hr return Alert: The circuit walk via the Manuka and Waikuku tracks is closed from 30 June to the end of October 2009 while a new bridge is being built.
Native forests grace Te Tapui Scenic Reserve and there is a nice loop track that follows through the bush and up to the summit, where there is a lookout tower with great views of surrounding countryside. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 2 hr 30 min return
The Te Toto Lower Gorge Track begins with a steep descent before flattening out close to the coast. This area was once used by Maori and the remnants of stone walls can still be seen. Category: Tramping track Completion Time: 30 min one way
The Waterworks Track, in the Hakarimata Scenic Reserve leaves from Brownlee Avenue and passes through attractive bush and alongside Mangarata Stream on the way to an old dam. Category: Walking track Distance: 1 km Completion Time: 1 hr return
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Easy access walks - North Island
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The Great Walks
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