Waikato · Hiking

Tauhara Track

1.9 mi
round trip
2,511 ft
climb
3,523 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Tauhara Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,800 ft and 3,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,120 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. The nearest town is Taupō, about 4.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tauhara and Maunganamu. For camping, Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort and Lake Taupo Holiday Resort 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 Tauhara Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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