Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk
WalkWaikatoOpen
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzStarts and finishes by the Urchin Campsite 3 km along Kaimanawa Road. Kaimanawa Road is off SH1, 15 km south of Tūrangi.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.15425° S, 175.82576° E
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About this place
A family friendly short walk starting from Urchin Campsite at the end of Kaimanawa Road.
The route
A gently sloping, easy loop walk through beautiful native bush. There is a notable variety of forest types to be found on this short walk.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Urchin Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 0.2 km
Urchin Campsite is a popular campsite in the Waikato region that serves as a base for hunting, tramping, walking, and mountain biking. A variety of tracks are…
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Waikato • 1.8 km
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles is a campsite located in the Waikato region. It provides a location for self contained vehicles to park and camp.
Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 1.9 km
Kaimanawa Road Campsite is a basic campsite located within the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Waikato region. It serves as a starting point for many forest walks…
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Toilets - non-flush
Waikoko Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 2 km
Waikoko Campsite is the main campsite of five located along Waikoko stream in the Waikato region. It sits in a large, sunny clearing above the river.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
Oturere Campsite
Great Walk • Waikato • 11.8 km
Oturere Campsite is a walk-in campsite on the Tongariro Northern Circuit in the Waikato region. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules
Easy • 30 min • 1.5 km • 0.55 km away
Tree Trunk Gorge tracks
Advanced • 1 hr 30 min • 5 km | 17 km • 1.12 km away
Mt Urchin Trig Track
Advanced • 3–4 hr • 6.6 km • 1.83 km away
Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley)
Advanced • 3 - 4 hr one way • 7 km • 3.08 km away
Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut)
Expert • 8 - 12 hr • 3.08 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.