Waikato · Hiking

Tokaanu Geothermal Walk

A 0.4-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand.

Tokaanu Geothermal WalkPhoto: Pseudopanax at en.wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.4 mi
loop
16 ft
climb
1,189 ft
high point
Loop
route

Tokaanu Geothermal Walk is a 0.4-mile loop in Waikato, New Zealand. It stays at about 1,190 ft above sea level and is close to flat. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Tūrangi, about 2.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maunganamu and Tihia. Waihi Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Turangi Kiwi Holiday Park and Turangi NZMCA Park are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Tokaanu Geothermal Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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