Waimā Main Range Track
WalkNorthland
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 10 hr
- Distance
- 16.8 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.nzWaimā Main Range Track can be accessed from a number of tracks that connect to it. At the western end: Six Foot Track, Hauturu Highpoint Track and Taita Bridle Track; on the eastern end: Waoku Coach Road Track and Wekaweka Track.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 35.53122° S, 173.53185° E
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About this place
This rugged and challenging track passes over some of Northland's highest points and offers occasional views over the surrounding forest and mountain range. Listen to Kokako around the Oraora Saddle.
The route
The Waimā Main Range Track follows the main ridgeline of the rugged and densely forested Waimā Forest. The track passes over many peaks and over Northlands highest point, Te Raupua (781 m) eventually joining up with the historic Waoku Coach Road Track . The closest hut is Framptons Hut − found near the northern end of the Waimā Main Range Track. There are suitable camping sites along the track – near the junction of the Taita Bridle Track (E1649548, N6067067) and also near the eastern end of the track close to the junction with the Waoku Coach Road Track (E1653443, N6065745). Both have streams which can be used to collect water − water should be boiled.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
No mountain biking
Mountain biking is not allowed on this track. Find places where you can mountain bike .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Frampton's Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Northland • 5.8 km
Frampton's Hut is a six-bunk standard hut located in the Waimā Forest in Northland.
Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Water supply
Opononi Beach Holiday Park
Northland • 13 km
Opononi Beach Holiday Park is a campsite located in Northland. It offers accommodation for visitors in the Opononi area.
Camping camper vans
Northland • 13.3 km
Waipoua Forest Campground & Accommodation
Northland • 13.6 km
Waipoua Forest Campground and Accommodation is a campsite located in Northland. The site provides camping facilities within the Waipoua Forest area.
Walks nearby
Taita Bridle Track
Advanced • 2 hr one way • 4.6 km • 1.13 km away
Six Foot Track
Intermediate • 1 hr 30 min one way • 3.7 km • 6.02 km away
Hauturu Highpoint Track
Advanced • 4 hr one way • 5.7 km • 6.38 km away
Tāne Mahuta Walk
Easiest • 5 min one way • 166 m one way • 7.74 km away
Wekaweka Track
Advanced • 2 hr one way • 5 km one way • 7.79 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).