Kauri Loop Track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
40 min to the kauri grove; 2 hr return for full loop
Description
The track from the Parker Rd car park starts with a long flight of stairs then levels out to traverse a largely open face with views to the north. Walk on past an old pa site (hidden by vegetation) through regenerating native bush to a large kauri tree.
Kauri rickers
Parataniwha in Hakarimata Scenic
Reserve
The kauri on the ground fell in 2009. A few minutes further on the track passes through a grove of young kauri (rickers) to a viewpoint over a bush-clad valley. Return the way you came or to complete the full loop (3 km), climb up through stands of large rimu to the top viewing point (275 m) where there are spectacular views to the north and west.
You can also walk for another 20 mins along the Hakarimata Walkway to the southern lookout with views across to Hamilton city.
The track descends from the top viewpoint, through an attractive grove of nikau palms to the lower viewpoint and car park.
Getting there
The track leaves from Parker Rd, off Hakarimata Rd between Ngaruawahia and Huntly.
Activities
Child/family friendly activities
Child/family friendly activities
A nice walk suitable for children.
Plan and prepare
Please note: Dogs are prohibited on all Waikato area tracks except for certified guide dogs and permitted hunting dogs.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.