Waikato · Hiking

Pipeline

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

0.5 mi
round trip
217 ft
climb
437 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pipeline is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 360 ft and 440 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Kaiaua, about 7.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mangatangi, Neary Peak and Pukapuka. For camping, Lower Mangatawhiri Campground and Mangatangi Trig Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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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