Waikato · Hiking

Henderson's Tramline Track (Western Branch)

1.9 mi
round trip: 889 ft
climb: 1,948 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Henderson's Tramline Track (Western Branch) is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 1,330 ft and 1,950 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Matamata, about 8.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Weraiti and Takaurunga. For camping, Tōtara Springs Christian Centre and Opal Hot Springs & Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. 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) · Old Maori Track · Short Loop

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Conditions and forecast

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