Pukemokemoke Bush Loop Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
1 hr 30 min circuit
Description
To get to the start of the track, read the noticeboard, then cross the bridge. Follow the path immediately across the bridge to the summit. There are nine sites along the track which are marked and are of special interest. Over 300 native plants species are found in the bush including matai, totara, kauri, kanuka and kahikatea.
This track is administered by the Pukemokemoke Bush Trust on behalf of Waikato District Council.
Getting there
Drive north on SH9 through Gordonton, then turn right on the Whitikahu road towards Tauhei. After 10 km you will see a hill and quarry on the left.
Totara fruit, Pukemokemoke Bush
Loop Track
The bush on the hill is the Pukemokemoke reserve (40 ha) administered by the David Johnstone Pukemokemoke Bush Trust and open to the public. The entrance is signposted.
Plan and prepare
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.