Hihikiwi Track

Waikato · New Zealand

Distance5.1 km (3.2 mi)along the line

Climb558 m (1,831 ft)187 m (614 ft) down

High point900 m (2,953 ft)lowest 529 m (1,736 ft)

DOC's time3 - 4 hr one way to the lookout | 4 - 6 hr one wayas DOC publishes it

Walking time2 h 12 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeAdvancedDOC

Elevation profile

Map

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

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.

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About the track

Hihikiwi Track is the shortest track to Pāhautea Hut and Pirongia summit. Walk to the lookout point on Mount Pirongia for one of the best vantage points over the west coast harbours. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Huts on or near the track

Pāhautea Hut (897 m, bookable)

Campsites

Pahautea Hut Campsite (898 m)

Hihikiwi Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.