Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Leyland O'Brien Tramway Track

1.7 mi
round trip: 627 ft
climb: 1,549 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Leyland O'Brien Tramway Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 1,160 ft and 1,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Matamata, about 9.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Waianuanu and Te Weraiti. For camping, Top Flat and Hamilton Point are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Henderson's Tramline Track (North Branch) · Short Loop · Old Maori Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Leyland O'Brien Tramway Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.