Rātā Track
A 1.0-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand.
- 1.0 mi
- loop
- 342 ft
- climb
- 1,200 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Rātā Track is a 1.0-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. It runs between about 1,040 ft and 1,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Arapuni, about 4.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Akatarere, Pukeatua and Maungatautari. For camping, Jones Landing and Little Waipa Reserve are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rātā Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
