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Walking & Hiking in Hamilton & Waikato Whitianga Auckland shared trails Some of the fantastic tracks and trails Pauanui in the region have been created for multiple types of users, including cyclists and walkers/hikers, to enjoy. Walking & hiking Miranda Thames Sometimes the shared path is sign Pukekohe posted to let you know what type of user has priority, and in this case, you need to give way to the user identified. When a shared path does not have priority signs, in Hamilton & Waikato Tuakau be sure to give way to the slower user. Waihi Paeroa If you are walking on a shared trail you MUST-DO WALKS AND HIKES IN THE HAMILTON & WAIKATO REGION MT TE AROHA should: From winding mountain tracks Te Aroha’s namesake mountain PUKEMOKEMOKE • Keep to the left of the path through ancient bush-clad has fine walks and views and the • Watch for cyclists and listen for the landscapes and wildlife reserves bonus of mineral spas at its base to HAKARIMATA'S Huntly Te Aroha sound of bicycle bells approaching to casual strolls along the river and soothe aching muscles afterwards, from behind fertile rolling hills, the Hamilton & while at the other end of the region, • Allow cyclists to pass on the right Waikato region offers an array of Pureora Forest Park offers some HAMILTON CITY Ngaruawahia WAIRERE FALLS excellent walking and hiking trails to serious tramping and the sight of the RIVER WALK man's best friend suit all levels. buried forest, created by a violent Te Miro Tauranga Lake Taupo eruption 1800 years ago. BRIDAL VEIL FALLS maUngakawa Please Note that many of the walking something FOR EVERYONE Raglan HAMILTON trails in the Hamilton & Waikato region Meander alongside the mighty mountain streams Te AWA Matamata do not allow dogs. Hamilton & Waikato Waikato River, or get the pulse You’ll never be far from clear Cambridge Tourism recommended checking with mt pirongia Te Waihou the Department of Conservation before racing as you climb to a spectacular mountain streams on the likes of taking your four legged friend on any of mountain top view. There is Mt Pirongia and waterfall walks Pirongia maungatautari Karapiro the paths, tracks and trails in the region. everything from gentle jaunts on well are scattered through the region, Tirau laid out tracks to more ambitious including the spectacular and aptly Te Awamutu Putaruru Kihikihi hikes including overnight hut stays – named Bridal Veil Falls near KIWIANA WALK KEY and it's all easily accessible. Raglan and the Wairere Falls MANGAPOHUE talking poles The region’s high points all have near Matamata. Marvel at Kawhia accessible options for assisted wheelchairs and strollers breath-taking vistas - whether that’s South Waikato’s Blue Spring Rotorua the rich green farming countryside, at Te Waihou Walkway, with its Otorohanga Tokoroa on-leash dogs allowed or the distant sight of snow-capped stunning crystal clear and bright blue colour due to the purity of overnight options available mountains to the south, every hike Waitomo Caves the water or simply stroll along has its own unique visual rewards at Te Kuiti shared trail options the top. the banks of the Waikato Mangaokewa Mangakino (walk and cycle) River and marvel at its flow. New Zealand’s national walkway, Atamuri Te Araroa (Long Pathway), passes Explore the region on foot Piopio Benneydale more information through the region, taking in a year round to discover what makes the Hamilton historic walk at Mercer, farmland While we have highlighted some of & Waikato region's unique from Waitomo to Te Kuiti and the most popular walks in the region most spectacularly a traverse of landscape so beautiful. there are many other fantastic trails Mt Pirongia including the summit. available – for more information Meanwhile, the Hakarimata Range Mokau about these as well as the tracks and near Ngaruawahia in the north of the region (also part of Te Araroa) offers trails profiled in this brochure please Taupo visit hamiltonwaikato.com/walking visitors the chance to get up close Lake Taupo with ancient kauri trees. Turangi Thermal Explorer Highway walks & hikes Hamilton City River Walk - Hamilton Bridal Veil Falls - RAGLAN Hakarimata Scenic Reserve - Ngaruawahia Hamilton's river paths are among the city's most popular parks, The spectacular 55m high Bridal Veil Falls, also known as the Located to the west of Ngaruawahia, the Hakarimata Ranges favoured by runners, walkers and cyclists. This picturesque shared Waireinga Falls, is an iconic Waikato attraction. include 1,850 hectares of native forest protected within Hakarimata walkway and cycleway runs for 10km through central Hamilton, Scenic Reserve. A walk in the reserve will reward you with babbling Perfect for families, the walk to Bridal Veil Falls is an easy 10 along the banks of the mighty Waikato River. streams, picturesque waterfalls and impressive views over the minutes through native bush, to two viewing platforms, both surrounding countryside. The track is well signposted and can be accessed at multiple providing stunning vistas and ample photo opportunities of the points along the river. It stretches between Pukete in the north, plunging white falls flanked by grey rock and green bush. The Hakarimata Ranges itself boasts several great walking trails, where it links with the nearby Hamilton Mountain Bike Track in with the Hakarimata Summit track being one of the most popular. Looking down to the base of the waterfall, you will see soft Pukete Farm Park, and the internationally acclaimed Hamilton Having secured a following with local fitness enthusiasts, you may sandstone rocks, worn away by the water to form a large Gardens in the south where you can continue your walk and see people on the track timing themselves to see how fast they amphitheatre. wander through the stunning gardens. can run or walk up the infamous stairs as part of their training. With A steep set of steps leads down to the bottom of the falls. From over 1000 stairs one way, this walk is a popular challenge with the Forming part of the wider ‘Te Awa – The Great NZ River Ride’ here there is another magnificent view, directly across the pool and reward of stunning views from 347m above sea level at the summit the Hamilton City River Walk section is suitable for all fitness and up at the falls, where you can see the band of hard basalt rock that lookout. experience levels. There are several park benches and grassy has resisted the erosive power of the water and now forms the lip areas along the track offering scenic views of the river and CBD. Other walks in the range include the Hakarimata Kauri Loop Track of the falls. which will take you past impressive native Kauri trees through a AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE grove of young Kauri, as well as Rimu and Nikau; the Hakarimata Rail Trail which is a shared cycle and walkway and suitable for buggies and assisted wheelchairs and the Waterworks Track which ends at an old dam before connecting with the summit track on the southern side of the range. • Tackle the infamous staircase for a challenging • Two different views of the stunning 55m Falls workout with rewarding views at the top • Stunning river and cityscape vistas throughout • Sandstone rock formations • The grove of young Kauri trees towering above form a delicate, picturesque canopy of leaves • Funky cafes and eateries along the way • Top viewing spot easily accessible for all ages and • 2014 International Garden of the Year, Hamilton Gardens, abilities ACCESS: at the southern end Distance: • No swimming permitted as the water quality does not From Hamilton (southern end): Distance varies ACCESS: Distance: meet the standard required off Brownlee Avenue, off the depending on which This walk can be accessed at 10km ACCESS: Distance: Ngaruawahia end of Hakarimata trail you walk Road; From Huntly (northern end): various points along the trail on The Falls are signposted from 10 minutes each at the end of Parker Road, off both the eastern and western State Highway 23, between way to the top Hakarimata Road side of the river Te Uku and Raglan lookout For more information visit: For more information visit: For more information visit: www.hamiltonwaikato.com/hamilton-city-river-rides www.hamiltonwaikato.com/bridal-veil-falls www.doc.govt.nz walks & hikes Mt Pirongia Summit Track - Te Awamutu MAUNGAKAWA SCENIC RESERVE - CAMBRIDGE Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari With a range of easy to more challenging options, Mt Pirongia’s What was once a TB Sanatorium for returned servicemen, the walks provide a rejuvenating experience amongst lush native forest Maungakawa scenic reserve boasts regenerating native forest with - Te Awamutu and clear mountain streams. a scattering of exotic trees, plenty of native birdlife and a 30 minute Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is the largest ecological loop walk. The Mt Pirongia Summit Tracks offer a fairly strenuous full-day bush ‘island’ on mainland New Zealand. A haven for native wildlife walk leading to and from the summit. The Tirohanga Track will take The Maungakawa Loop walk is based inside the Maungakawa and plants such as Kiwi, Kokako (wattlebird), Tuatara and more, you to the summit through steep and at times challenging terrain, Scenic Reserve near Cambridge. The easy walk includes Maungatautari also provides great walking and hiking tracks. with a lookout tower at the top of the track offering panoramic views descriptive signage identifying native trees along the way and is Surrounded by 4.7kms of predator proof fence which encloses of the surrounding area. perfect for young families. 3,400 hectares of Mt Maungatautari, the Maungatautari Ecological An easier but slightly longer route is the Tahuanui Track, which The reserve also boasts a rich heritage, with a magnificent Island Trust strives to eradicate mammalian predators so that branches off the Nikau Walk and is part if Te Araroa, New Japanese walnut tree, camellia hedge, rhododendrons, bluebells native bird populations, trees and ferns are able to flourish Zealand’s trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
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