Wairere Falls Track
Enjoy this well-trodden route through native forest to Wairere Falls - the North Island's highest waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 424 m
- Descent
- 384 m
Hiking in Waikato
Go hiking in Waikato with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 8 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Waikato.
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Hiking Routes in Waikato
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The world's best day hike? The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is certainly one of them. Boasting picture-perfect surrounds, it is a must-do for anyone on the North Island.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 810 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Mount Pirongia (Ruapane and Mahaukura track loop)
The climb to Mount Pirongia is a rewarding and challenging hike that offers beautiful views and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the Pirongia Forest Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 995 m
- Descent
- 995 m
Pirongia Traverse
Enchanting forests, steep ridges, and an ancient volcano on the North Island’s west coast.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 809 m
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Traverse active volcanoes in New Zealand's oldest national park.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 808 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
KKR 2023
A 10-15day thru-hike linking the northern Kaimanawa's, Kaweka's, and Ruahine's.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 167 km
- Ascent
- 8.5 km
- Descent
- 8.7 km
Tongariro Crossing
NZs best one day walk....
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 813 m
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Blue Spring – Te Waihou Walkway
With a gentle track running alongside one of the clearest rivers you will ever see, it's no surprise that the Blue Spring – Te Waihou Walkway attracts visitors year-round.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 188 m
- Descent
- 188 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Waikato
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