Waterworks Track
Track category
Short walk
Time:
1 hr return
Distance:
1 km
Description
This walk passes through attractive bush alongside Mangarata Stream on the way to an old dam.
Hakarimata damThe 750,000 litre reservoir, built in 1922, was once the water supply for Ngaruawahia. The track to the dam is on an all-weather metalled surface. Beyond the dam, the track changes to a tramping track and is very steep and slippery in wet weather.
Getting there
Hakarimata Scenic Reserve is near Ngaruawahia, 10 km from Hamilton. Access to Waterworks Track is off Brownlee Avenue, off Hakarimata Road.
Activities
Child/family friendly activities
Child/family friendly activities
Suitable for children and family picnics at the dam.
About the area
The Hakarimata Scenic Reserve is a great place to see kauri and to enjoy a walk or tramp through native bush in close proximity to Hamilton. There are three access points to the reserve - off Waingaro Road to the south, from Brownlee Avenue and from Parker Road in the north. From each entry there is a walking track of 1-2 hours return as well as access to the Hakarimata Walkway which extends the length of the Hakarimata Range.
Plan and prepare
Please note: Dogs are prohibited from all Waikato area tracks except for certified guide dogs and permitted hunting dogs.
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.