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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.

Map

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

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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

Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.