Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Waikato > Ngaruawahia > Kauri Loop Track
Kauri Loop Track
- Location
- Starts from Parker Rd, off Hakarimata Rd near Ngaruawahia, 10 km from Hamilton.
- Description
- The track from Parker Road starts with a long flight of steps then levels out to traverse a largely open face with views to the north. Walk on past an old pa site and through bush to the large kauri trees. A few minutes further on you reach the kauri grove bush viewpoint. Return the way you came, or to complete the full loop, continue through stands of large rimu to the top viewpoint with its spectacular views to the north and west. You can also walk for another 20 minutes along the Hakarimata Walkway to the southern lookout with views across Hamilton City. The track descends from the top viewpoint, past an attractive nikau palm grove to the lower viewpoint and car park.What to expect on a walking track:ยท
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Level
- Medium
- Amenities
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- Carpark
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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