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Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track

Waikato · New Zealand

Distance6.2 km (3.9 mi)along the line
Climb85 m (279 ft)94 m (308 ft) down
High point383 m (1,257 ft)lowest 336 m (1,102 ft)
DOC's time10 min | 2 hras DOC publishes it
Walking time1 h 42 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeEasyDOC

Elevation profile

382 m 336 m 0 km6.2 km

Map

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

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start.

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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.

Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.