Waikato · Hiking

Kauri Loop Track

0.9 mi
round trip: 994 ft
climb: 833 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Kauri Loop Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Hākarimata Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 370 ft and 830 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Taupiri, about 1.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taupiri. For camping, Christian Youth Camps and Huntly Camping and Caravan 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Kauri Loop Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.