Waikato · Hiking

Lipsey Track

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

0.3 mi
round trip
711 ft
climb
820 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lipsey Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 280 ft and 820 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Te Aroha. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whakapipi, Te Aroha / Te Aroha-a-uta and Buck Rock. For camping, Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles and Te Aroha Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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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