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Views over the plains from Te Rereatukahia Loop Track

View from Te Rereatukahia Hut

View from Te Rereatukahia Hut

On 11 October 2009 we had the most stunning view from the deck of the hut. I wouldn't have though ...   More ▶︎
Te Rereatukahia Loop Track

Te Rereatukahia Loop Track

When we said "it was muddy", we meant it...   More ▶︎
Te Rereatukahia Loop Track

Te Rereatukahia Loop Track

A great overnighter on nice days. Clockwise (starting with Tuahu Track to the hut and heading back on the North ...   More ▶︎

Mount Baldy

A circuit trip on the Kaimai Range.   More ▶︎

Kaimai Traverse

Kaimai North-South track - 107km from Lower Kaimai through to Paeroa. Followed the new route up the Wharawhara valley instead ...   More ▶︎

Kaimai North-South (Karangahake to Thompsons Track)

The northern half of the Kaimai North-South track, and my first GPX file uploaded here.   More ▶︎
Tracks to Waitawheta Hut

Tracks to Waitawheta Hut

A GPX file of some of the popular routes to Waitawheta Hut.   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Hut from Wharawahara Rd

Waitawheta Hut from Wharawahara Rd

An interesting walk up an old tram line and then over the ridge to the Waitawheta Valley. As the track ...   More ▶︎
Te Rereatukahia Hut

Te Rereatukahia Hut

A fairly standard hut showing its years, high up in the Kaimai Mamaku's. A fairly decent view to the southwest ...   More ▶︎
North South Track

North South Track

Traversing the length of the Kaimai Range from the Karangahake Gorge to the Mamaku Plateau, this track follows historic trails ...   More ▶︎
Kamais Ladders

Kamais Ladders

Between the Tauhu track and Motutapere hut not quite the Tararua peaks but interesting enough climb over the volcanic plugs   More ▶︎
ladder over volcanic

ladder over volcanic

North - South Trakc on Kaimai Ranges. From Thompson's Track to junction with Killarney Lakes exit to Manawaru.   More ▶︎
Sentinel Rock

Sentinel Rock

Telephoto view from the grassy knolls en route to Motutapere Hut. DOC don't want people actually climbing this monolith!   More ▶︎
Motutapere hut refurbished

Motutapere hut refurbished

Recently reclad with a bunk and a porch added   More ▶︎
Mt Eliza Mine

Mt Eliza Mine

Eliza Mine shaft is located on the steep eastern slopes of Mt Eliza (581m), 50m off the main track. Several ...   More ▶︎
Motutapere Hut Route Info - February, 2009

Motutapere Hut Route Info - February, 2009

Motutapere Hut is one of the Five Forgotten Huts in the Kaimai Ranges. Here's how to get there from the ...   More ▶︎
Motutapere Hut

Motutapere Hut

Motutapere Hut is situated in a pleasant clearing on the lower slopes of Mt Motutapere, with a view out to ...   More ▶︎
View to Motutapere and Sentinel Rock

View to Motutapere and Sentinel Rock

Mountains photographed from the hills further north of Thompsons Track. Motutapere Hut is over the ridge between Motutapere and Mt ...   More ▶︎
Motutapere Hut

Motutapere Hut

Motutapere Hut is one of the Forgotten Five hunters huts in the Kaimai Ranges. No longer forgotten and recently renovated including ...   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut from Thompson's Track

Kauritatahi Hut from Thompson's Track

This is the route we took up Thompson's Track to the Kauritatahi Hut, with a detour on the second day ...   More ▶︎
View over Thompsons Track from Main Range to Ngatamahinerua

View over Thompsons Track from Main Range to Ngatamahinerua

North-South track shown is actually the other side of main ridge, obscured. Note the saddle between main plateau (left) and ...   More ▶︎
Thompson's Track to Kauritatahi Track

Thompson's Track to Kauritatahi Track

From a very muddy Thompson's Track to an rough North South Track, this can't be described as the greatest of ...   More ▶︎
Mt Eliza Summit

Mt Eliza Summit

Looking North from Mt Eliza summit to Sentinel Rock   More ▶︎
Fungus?

Fungus?

Amazing what you have time to do while recovering from a 15 metre slide down a bank   More ▶︎
Thompson's Track a muddy hell hole

Thompson's Track a muddy hell hole

Not the best tramping   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Hut from Lindemann Rd

Waitawheta Hut from Lindemann Rd

A steep climb initially but some interesting Kauri Dams along the way. This route does not cross any major streams ...   More ▶︎
Wairoa Shelter

Wairoa Shelter

Wairoa Shelter is on the edge of quite a nice clearing. It slopes a bit but there would be places ...   More ▶︎

Someone Give That Man A Scout Badge!

Te Aroha Domain, Waitawheta, Katikati Trip Report   More ▶︎
Cashmore's Clearing

Cashmore's Clearing

After the devastation of logging in the last century, the bush at Cashmore's is regenerating nicely. We noticed young Rimu, ...   More ▶︎
Kauri Dams

Kauri Dams

There are at least 3 sites close to the track in the head of the Wairoa Stream with relics of ...   More ▶︎
Wairoa Shelter

Wairoa Shelter

The tired but well used Wairoa Shelter. About two hours from Lindeman road.   More ▶︎
Wairoa Shelter

Wairoa Shelter

A basic three walled shelter with a dirt floor. Would be ok if caught in bad weather, or for a ...   More ▶︎
Cashmore Track

Cashmore Track

Might drown, but you won't get lost.   More ▶︎
A Nice Little Clearing in the Kaimais

A Nice Little Clearing in the Kaimais

This spot makes a great camp site. Water is a little walk away but apart from that, it is wonderful. ...   More ▶︎

ECHO Walking Festival

Programme of guided walks in the Waikato and Coromandel.   More ▶︎
Junction now well marked

Junction now well marked

It used to be tricky to find the place where the old north-south track leaves the new, but someone has ...   More ▶︎
Routes to Puketutu Hut

Routes to Puketutu Hut

Three routes to Puketutu Hut. The Upland Rd one is as described by Ledge. The second is the route we ...   More ▶︎
Excursion to Kauritatahi Hut

Excursion to Kauritatahi Hut

A weekend trip up to Kauritatahi Hut from Aongatete Lodge. We had low cloud the entire time so didn't get ...   More ▶︎
ZK-AYZ

ZK-AYZ

This wing in the gully makes a sobering sight   More ▶︎
The DC3 wing in wet foggy conditions

The DC3 wing in wet foggy conditions

It was mostly a fogged up lens but it adds a bit to the atmosphere of this very special place.   More ▶︎
The DC3 wing in wet foggy conditions

The DC3 wing in wet foggy conditions

It was mostly a fogged up lens but it adds a bit to the atmosphere of this very special place.   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut

Kauritatahi Hut

This hut is not marked on the map. It is on a part of the old North-South track that is ...   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut with new deck

Kauritatahi Hut with new deck

The new deck is a great addition to this neat hut.   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut

Kauritatahi Hut

This hut has recently had some improvements done to it by the local branch of NZDA   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut

Kauritatahi Hut

This hut has a wonderful view out over Katikati and is reputed to put on a great sunrise. Unfortunately it ...   More ▶︎
A New Zealand Backcountry Hut

A New Zealand Backcountry Hut

There isn't anything quite the same in the whole planet as staying a night in a New Zealand backcountry hut   More ▶︎
Quite a crowd at Kauritatahi Hut

Quite a crowd at Kauritatahi Hut

There were eight people at the hut at on Saturday night. Here we all are on the deck looking at ...   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut (August 2017)

Kauritatahi Hut (August 2017)

A wee 3 bunk hut on top of the Kaimai Ranges at 770m. Apparently there are good views from the ...   More ▶︎

Te Hanga ridge, Kaimais

A rece of the Kaimai NI old north-south track, between Puketutu hut and Kauritatahi hut. This track was abandoned in ...   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut Doorway

Kauritatahi Hut Doorway

Let's keep this corner of NZ tidy!   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut from North

Kauritatahi Hut from North

3 Bunks and a cool pull-down hammock...with more foam mattresses = enough for six bodies.   More ▶︎
Kauritatahi Hut from South

Kauritatahi Hut from South

Updated in 2009 by DOC & NZDA, this 4-bunker has a new lease of life and is becoming increasingly popular.   More ▶︎

Wairoa stream Waitawheta Hut Waitengaue Valley Kaimai Mamaku forest park

A two day loop track through some Historicly interesting country,regenerative Kauri groves with the odd really big tree to impress ...   More ▶︎

Kaimais

Thompsons Track to Kauritatahi Hut with visit to DC3 crash site   More ▶︎
Temptation

Temptation

A hot day, deep clean clear water lightly dappled by the shady surrounding bush. Theres much to do in the ...   More ▶︎
Kaimai's

Kaimai's

Five Acre / Big Swamp   More ▶︎
Te Aroha - Waitawheta Tramway Circuit

Te Aroha - Waitawheta Tramway Circuit

A varied loop through Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, including both the highest point in the park and a section of ...   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Hut

Waitawheta Hut

The newer, bigger version of Waitawheta Hut, built at the old mill site further up the picturesque Waitawheta valley.   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Bridge

Waitawheta Bridge

Bridge over Waitawheta Stream, near new hut.   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Tramway

Waitawheta Tramway

This is any easy overnight tramp in the Kaimai ranges. It follows the path of an old logging tramway up ...   More ▶︎
Trout from Waitawheta River

Trout from Waitawheta River

Rainbow trout caught Nov 2000 in big pool under the bridge just up from the site of the old Waitawheta ...   More ▶︎
Aranui Falls

Aranui Falls

Scenic Aranui falls from the lookout (20mins from Woodland Rd and Waitengaue Junction)   More ▶︎
Aranui Falls

Aranui Falls

View from the top of Aranui falls - 100m   More ▶︎
Old Bogie

Old Bogie

Old bogie with Kauri Log   More ▶︎
Turntable

Turntable

Remains of tram turntable at old mill and Hut Site.   More ▶︎
Tramway

Tramway

Well defined track following the old tramway   More ▶︎

Franklin Road – Ananui Falls – Waitawheta hut loop | Closed for Kauri Dieback

As of writing (March '21) 1/3 of this loop is closed due to Kauri Dieback A good two day starter tramp ...   More ▶︎
The Best Bunkrook at Waitawheta Hut

The Best Bunkrook at Waitawheta Hut

When a hut like Waitawheta Hut gets really crowded, like it is at most weekends, it is good idea to ...   More ▶︎
Waitawheta Hut

Waitawheta Hut

A new hut located at a mill site in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest park. There are a number of short walks ...   More ▶︎
Waiorongomai - Waipapa track - Waitawheta Hut

Waiorongomai - Waipapa track - Waitawheta Hut

A track to Waitawheta Hut which takes in the historic Waiorongomai valley and then takes the new Waipapa track which ...   More ▶︎
Waitengaue Campsite

Waitengaue Campsite

A clearing where the Waitengaue Hut used to be.   More ▶︎
Waitengaue Hut site

Waitengaue Hut site

Who stole the hut? Not a great photo - but include it here so as to point out that this hut ...   More ▶︎