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Aratiatia Rapids Lookout Walk

Waikato · New Zealand

Distance0.7 km (0.4 mi)along the line
Climb25 m (82 ft)14 m (46 ft) down
High point347 m (1,138 ft)lowest 322 m (1,056 ft)
DOC's time10 minas DOC publishes it
Walking time13 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeEasiestDOC

Elevation profile

347 m 322 m 0 km0.7 km

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

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About the track

Several times a day the gates at the Aratiatia dam are opened to release the full flow of the river - a spectacular sight from the lookout points. Stay safe and keep clear of the rapids at all times.

Aratiatia Rapids Lookout Walk on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.