Waikato · Hiking

Piako County Tramway

An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

1.5 mi
round trip
2,457 ft
climb
1,795 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piako County Tramway is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 650 ft and 1,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,160 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Te Aroha, about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Buck Rock, Te Aroha / Te Aroha-a-uta and Pukekohatu. 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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