Hakarimata Walkway
Tramping track
Time:
8 hr one way
Distance:
12 km
Getting there
The walk starts from the top viewpoint on the Kauri Loop Track.
About the area
The Hakarimata Scenic Reserve near Ngaruawahia is a great place to see kauri, especially the large kauri on the Kauri Loop Track.
Description
Twenty minutes walk from the top viewpoint on the Kauri Loop Track, there is an excellent lookout with views south across Hamilton. The Hakarimata Walkway continues along the undulating crest of the Hakarimata Range with occasional views out to the west and east. The old swing bridge at the Waingaro Rd end has gone and the walkway now follows the new rail trail for a further 1.5km and comes out on Waingaro Rd closer to Ngaruawahia.
Plan and prepare
Carry water and weatherproof clothing.
What to expect on a tramping track:
- Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking
- Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections
- Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required
- Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings
- Tramping/hiking boots required