Kauri Loop Track

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Huntly, Waikato

Camping near Huntly

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Large boled kauri

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3 km return | 2 hours return (generous)

These are some of the most southerly kauri you will find - and fine examples too. Loggers left a lone tree- maybe they were aware of the destruction their work entailed and wanted to make a token effort to preserve seed stock for the future spread and recolonisation.

Walking Track

Access

From Huntly, cross the river on the Tainui Bridge, turn left and follow Hakarimata Road to Parker road. The last few hundred metres to the parking area are gravel. There’s a toilet just inside the forest.

Track

The metalled track has over 1500 steps on the loop and is well-maintained and signposted.

Shortly after the start of the climb, head right to the lone standing kauri. A little further on is a grove of kauri preceded by a grove of nikau.

The climb after the kauri arrives at another junction, from which you will descend after the short detour to the Upper Lookout. There are views over the river, as it fans out to Huntly.

Polynesian History

The name Hakarimata was conferred when a huge feast was prepared for guests ‘hakari kai mata’.

The tomokanga was unveiled in 2016 as a joint venture between DoC, Waikato District Council, Ngaruawahia Community Board and Waikato Tainui. It was carved by Master Carver Inia Te Wiata and depicts important tribal stories and histories.

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Organisation

DOC Waikato

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Huntly

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.606123698878

175.156581306457

Latitude
-37.606123698878
Longitude
175.156581306457

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Disabled Access	No disabled access Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.
Crowd Factor	Some people Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either. mostly locals	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Some people This place usually draws a average amount of people. You won’t have difficulties to move along, but you won’t have this place to yourself, either. mostly locals
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.