Waikato · Hiking

Henderson's Tramline Track (North Branch)

2.7 mi
round trip: 1,009 ft
climb: 1,904 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Henderson's Tramline Track (North Branch) is an out-and-back trail, 2.7 miles each way (5.5 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,270 ft and 1,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Matamata, about 8.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Weraiti. For camping, Tōtara Springs Christian Centre and Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 (Western Branch) · Old Maori Track · Short Loop

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Photo: Johnragla, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Henderson's Tramline Track (North Branch) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.