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NZ Walking Routes > Bay of Plenty > Rotorua > Hinehopu Hongi's Track

Hinehopu Hongi's Track

Location
20 km north east of Rotorua off SH 30. Walk starts either from the Hinehopu reserve or Te Pohue Bay.
Description

Track leads to Hinehopu’s tree. Well formed tracks run from Karokitewao Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to Te-Pohue Bay (Lake Rotoehu) through forest of rimu, tawa, pukatea and rewarea.

Legend has it that Hinehopu was hidden in the tree and many people have stopped to make a wish at the tree by placing a bit of fern at its base – good luck – may even come true!

Duration
2.0 hours
Level
Medium
Amenities
  • Historical
  • Picnics
  • Plant Life
  • Swimming
  • Toilets
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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