Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut
Waikato · New Zealand
Distance9.4 km (5.9 mi)all 4 sections
Climb826 m (2,710 ft)261 m (856 ft) down
High point941 m (3,087 ft)lowest 365 m (1,198 ft)
DOC's time3 hoursas DOC publishes it
GradeAdvancedDOC
This track is mapped in 4 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.
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About the track
A more challenging route to popular Waitawheta Hut, starting from Waiorongomai or Te Aroha.
Huts on or near the track
- Waitawheta Hut (367 m, bookable)
Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.