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Area context
Te Pare Pā Historic Walk:. Published in DOC's Hereheretaura Pā Short Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: DOC Whitianga / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Hereheretaura Pā Short Walk
Distance
550 m one way
Walking time
20 min one way
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 550 m one way
Walking time: 20 min one way
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Hihikiwi Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
3 - 4 hr one way to the lookout | 4 - 6 hr one way to the summit
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 4.8 km to the lookout | 6.4 km one way to the summit return via same track
Walking time: 3 - 4 hr one way to the lookout | 4 - 6 hr one way to the summit
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Jasper Creek Walk
Distance
500 m return loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 500 m return loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kahikatea Walk
Distance
900 m return loop
Walking time
20 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 900 m return loop
Walking time: 20 min
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kaipawa Trig Track
Distance
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Walking time
1 hr 30 min to the trig
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min to the trig
Track grade: Advanced
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kaitarakihi Summit Track
Distance
7.2 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kakepuku Track
Distance
7.2 km return via same track
Walking time
2 - 3 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7.2 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 - 3 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kaniwhaniwha Caves walk
Distance
7 km return via same track
Walking time
2 hr 30min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 7 km return via same track
Walking time: 2 hr 30min return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree
Distance
12 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
Location reference not verified. Nearby distance unavailable.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karaka Track
Distance
12.9 km one way
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 12.9 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Karakariki Track. Published in DOC's Karakariki Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Adrienne Grant; / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karakariki Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
20 and 45 mins one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 20 and 45 mins one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karamū Walkway North
Distance
2.7 km one way
Walking time
1 hr 30 min
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.7 km one way
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karamū Walkway South
Distance
8.1 km one way
Walking time
4 hr
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 8.1 km one way
Walking time: 4 hr
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Historic wagon along the Windows Walkway. Published in DOC's Karangahake Windows Walk guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karangahake Windows Walk
Distance
2.5 km return via same track
Walking time
1 hr (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 2.5 km return via same track
Walking time: 1 hr (DOC panel; no direction qualifier)
Track grade: Easy short walk
Article checked 2026-10-01. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Raglan wharf and pontoon viewed from the east. Harbour context for the town guide, not a campsite or overnight-parking location. Not a verified photograph of the place or itinerary in this guide.
Photo: Johnragla / CC0 1.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Karioi Track
Distance
Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time
3 hr to lookout, 3 hr 30 min to summit
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed; check the manager's route description.
Walking time: 3 hr to lookout, 3 hr 30 min to summit
Track grade: Advanced tramping track
Article checked 2026-09-26. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Distance
6 km one way
Walking time
3 hr one way
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 6 km one way
Walking time: 3 hr one way
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Area context
Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool. Published in DOC's Kauaeranga Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Sheena Veal / CC BY 4.0 / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kauaeranga Nature Walk – Hoffman's Pool
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
30 min
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 30 min
Track grade: Easiest
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kauri Block Track
Distance
See route notes
Walking time
1 hr 30 min return
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
Walking time: 1 hr 30 min return
Track grade: Easy
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Kauri Loop Track
Distance
3 km loop
Walking time
40 min | 2 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 3 km loop
Walking time: 40 min | 2 hr
Track grade: Easy
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Ketemaringi Route
Distance
10.7 km one way
Walking time
5 hr
Grade group
Expert
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 10.7 km one way
Walking time: 5 hr
Track grade: Expert
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Leitch's Track
Distance
17 km return via same track
Walking time
6 hr return
Grade group
Intermediate
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 17 km return via same track
Walking time: 6 hr return
Track grade: Intermediate
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mahaukura Track
Distance
9 km one way
Walking time
4-6 hr one way
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 9 km one way
Walking time: 4-6 hr one way
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mahoenui Track
Distance
24 km return return via same track
Walking time
8 hr return
Grade group
Advanced
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 24 km return return via same track
Walking time: 8 hr return
Track grade: Advanced
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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Illustrative
General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / Details
Waikato Walking track
Mangakara Nature Walk
Distance
1.5 km loop
Walking time
1 hr
Grade group
Easy
Route notes
Department of Conservation
Distance: 1.5 km loop
Walking time: 1 hr
Track grade: Easiest
Article checked 2026-10-08. Confirm current access with the track manager.
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