Waikato · Hiking

Waikato River Trail

An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand.

1.8 mi
round trip
1,795 ft
climb
532 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Waikato River Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 340 ft and 530 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arapuni, about 0.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Huihuitaha. For camping, Jones Landing and Little Waipa Reserve 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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