Waitengaue Track
WalkBay of PlentyOpen
- Grade
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 4 hr
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
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.nzWaitengaue Track begins on Woodland Road, off SH2 north of Katikati.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 37.50589° S, 175.83783° E
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About this place
Enjoy walking along the former Waitengaue bush tramway on this track that takes you to Waitawheta Hut.
The route
From Woodland Road, the track follows the fence line and crosses Wairoa Stream. Continuing westwards it also crosses the Waitengaue stream a few times. The track then follows the river and a side creek before climbing over a saddle. It continues along the tramway with more river crossings and then follows a tributary. After crossing a steep saddle, the track descends into the Waitawheta valley. Turn right at the junction and walk 100 m to another junction. The hut is 100 m up from here.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Joins these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
Lindemann Loop Track
Advanced • 5 hr • 11 km • 4.49 km away
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Advanced • 4 hr • 7.5 km • 6.28 km away
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Advanced • 3 hours • 7.91 km away
Pylon Peak Summit Loop
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High-Level Pack Track
Advanced • 2 hr 30 min • 4.3 km • 8.45 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.