Matamataharakeke Track

Waikato · New Zealand

Distance6.4 km (4 mi)along the line

Climb309 m (1,014 ft)309 m (1,014 ft) down

High point301 m (988 ft)lowest 19 m (62 ft)

DOC's time3 hras DOC publishes it

Walking time2 h 7 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.

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About the track

Part of the original Waikawau to Kennedy Bay route used by gold miners and loggers. It goes up the main ridge past a series of lookouts giving views over bush covered hills to coast and islands.

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