Maratoto track
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,184 ft
- climb
- 1,547 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Maratoto track is an out-and-back trail, 2.6 miles each way (5.1 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 400 ft and 1,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Waihī, about 5.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whakamoehau, Pukehuru and Maratoto. Wharekirauponga is within about 3 miles. For camping, Waihi Motor Camp and Wentworth Valley Campground 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 Maratoto track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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