2.7 km one way
This reserve closes 1 Aug – 31 Oct for lambing season every year. Dates are subject to change so there will be an alert on this page if the walk is closed.
Start from the car park on the Hamilton-Raglan Highway along the Four Brothers Track before crossing open farmland. This walkway is across private land so respect the owner’s rights. Follow the white posts and orange markers along the main ridge to Old Mountain Road. There are great views of the Hakarimata Range in the north, Karioi and the coast to the west, Pirongia to the south and Hamilton city to the east.
The Karamū Walkway South starts on the other side of Old Mountain Road.
Access the northern end of the track from the Four Brothers Scenic Reserve, on the Hamilton-Raglan highway (State Highway 23) approximately 25 km from Raglan and 20 km from Hamilton. Karamū Walkway North starts at the end of the Four Brothers Track.
The southern end is accessed from Old Mountain Road (partly gravel), 6 km from Waitetuna.
- Keep to the marked route.
- Do not disturb stock (note that bulls may be present).
- Do not take dogs on the walkway.
- Do not carry firearms.
- Use stiles, not gates.
- Avoid hay barns and other farm structures.
- Be careful with cigarette butts.
- Avoid using the walkway after dark.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | waikato@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Te Rapa Base |