Waikato · Hiking

Waipaheke Track

5.6 mi
round trip: 3,568 ft
climb: 1,943 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Waipaheke Track is an out-and-back trail, 5.6 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 200 ft and 1,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,360 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Paeroa, about 7.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maratoto, Tokaroa and Hikurangi. For camping, Wentworth Valley Campground is 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 Waipaheke Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.