Waikato · Hiking

High Level Pack Track

An out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.0 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

2.5 mi
round trip
4,055 ft
climb
1,969 ft
high point
Out and back
route

High Level Pack Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (5.0 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 340 ft and 1,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,240 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Te Aroha, about 2.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Aroha / Te Aroha-a-uta, Pukekohatu and Buck Rock. For camping, Te Aroha Holiday Park and Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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.

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