Waikato · Hiking

Water Race Track

0.4 mi
round trip
609 ft
climb
254 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Water Race Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Coromandel Forest Park. It runs between about 130 ft and 250 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Onemana, about 8.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puketui, Hihi and Momoparaua. For camping, Broken Hills Campsite and Billygoat Basin Campsite 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 Water Race Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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