Waitomo Walkway
WalkWaikato
- Grade
- Easy
- Walking time
- 1 hr 15 min
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Dogs
- No dogs
Access: read before you go
There is a tomo (sinkhole in the ground) at the end of the bridge. It has safety netting around it but be careful. There are a number of sections along the walkway where you cross onto private land. Follow marker posts and use stiles where provided. Be aware of electric fences. The Waitomo Walkway can be prone to flooding in times of heavy rain.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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 opposite the Waitomo Museum of Caves in the Waitomo Village, 16 km northwest (by road) of Te Kuiti.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.26059° S, 175.10358° E
About this place
The Waitomo Walkway traverses a classic limestone landscape and meanders beside the Waitomo Stream through forest and open farmland. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
The route
This track is part of Te Araroa Trail . The walkway is an easy grade except for some short steep parts. It starts in the Waitomo Village (opposite the Discovery Centre) and passes up through bush and across farmland with some great views back to the Waitomo Village. It then crosses the Te Anga Road beyond the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. From here it follows the Waitomo Stream through a mix of shady forest and open farmland to the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve. Waitomo Walkway corresponds to #2 on the map and finishes at the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve. #3 - the Waitomo Caves car park walk is a 5 min walk that starts as part of the Waitomo Walkway.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
Take care
There is a tomo (sinkhole in the ground) at the end of the bridge. It has safety netting around it but be careful. There are a number of sections along the walkway where you cross onto private land. Follow marker posts and use stiles where provided. Be aware of electric fences. The Waitomo Walkway can be prone to flooding in times of heavy rain.
Facilities in the area
There is a small general store in Waitomo where supplies may be bought. Fill up your vehicle with fuel at Otorohanga, Piopio or Te Kuiti as there are no service stations from Waitomo west.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waikato • 0.6 km
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Waikato region. It is situated near the Waitomo area, which is well known for its limestone caves and…
Hamilton Tomo Group Hut
Waikato • 0.8 km
Hamilton Tomo Group Hut is a hut located in the Waikato region. The available records provide no further details regarding its facilities or specific location.
Tent and camper van sites
Waikato • 6.7 km
Tent and camper van sites are located in the Waikato region. The provided data does not specify any additional facilities or details for this campsite.
Otorohanga Holiday Park
Waikato • 12.6 km
Camp Kiwi Holiday Park
Waikato • 13.1 km
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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).