Region ยท Waikato, New Zealand

Best hikes in Waikato

The 30 best of 192 trails in Waikato, New Zealand, ranked by route quality.

Trails
192
Easy
97
Moderate
32
Hard
26
Expert
37

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Top trails

  1. Tongariro Alpine Crossing Expert ยท 12.3 mi (19.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,934 ft (1,199 m) ยท 5 hr 55 min ยท Tongariro National Park
  2. Wairere Falls track Moderate ยท 3.4 mi (5.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,391 ft (424 m) ยท 1 hr 50 min ยท Wairere Falls Scenic Reserve
  3. Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - c Huntly to Ngaruawahia Expert ยท 10.4 mi (16.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,165 ft (660 m) ยท 4 hr 25 min ยท Hฤkarimata Scenic Reserve
  4. Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - g Pirongia Traverse Expert ยท 19.7 mi (31.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 5,390 ft (1,643 m) ยท 9 hr 5 min ยท Pirongia Forest Park
  5. Mautohe Cathedral Cove Track Easy ยท 2.1 mi (3.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 489 ft (149 m) ยท 55 min ยท Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve
  6. Tahuanui Track Expert ยท 8.5 mi (13.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,657 ft (810 m) ยท 4 hr 5 min ยท Pirongia Forest Park
  7. Pioneer Walk Easy ยท 2 mi (3.2 km) ยท 40 min ยท Memorial Park
  8. Nikau Walk Easy ยท 3.2 mi (5.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 135 ft (41 m) ยท 1 hr 5 min ยท Kaniwhaniwha Stream Recreation Reserve
  9. Bell Track Expert ยท 17.8 mi (28.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 3,373 ft (1,028 m) ยท 7 hr 25 min ยท Pirongia Forest Park
  10. Kauri Block Walk Easy ยท 1.7 mi (2.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 279 ft (85 m) ยท 40 min ยท Kauri Block Conservation Area
  11. Lake Ngฤroto Walkway Easy ยท 3.7 mi (5.9 km) ยท 1 hr 10 min ยท Lake Ngฤroto Recreation Reserve
  12. GW - 02 Tongariro Northern Circuit Expert ยท 27.6 mi (44.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 4,774 ft (1,455 m) ยท 11 hr 20 min ยท Tongariro National Park
  13. Sheep Track Easy ยท 1.3 mi (2.1 km) ยท Elevation Gain 371 ft (113 m) ยท 35 min ยท Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
  14. Timber Trail - access to Bog Inn Hut Easy ยท 2.1 mi (3.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 361 ft (110 m) ยท 50 min ยท Pureora Forest Park
  15. Te Waihou Walkway Easy ยท 5.8 mi (9.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 108 ft (33 m) ยท 1 hr 55 min ยท Waikato
  16. Karakariki Track Moderate ยท 3 mi (4.9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 564 ft (172 m) ยท 1 hr 15 min ยท Waikato
  17. Fort Route Easy ยท 1.8 mi (2.9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 558 ft (170 m) ยท 50 min ยท Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
  18. Warikanui Route Moderate ยท 3 mi (4.8 km) ยท Elevation Gain 725 ft (221 m) ยท 1 hr 20 min ยท Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
  19. Umukarikari Track Expert ยท 16.4 mi (26.4 km) ยท Elevation Gain 4,747 ft (1,447 m) ยท 7 hr 40 min ยท Kaimanawa Forest Park
  20. Mahoenui Track Hard ยท 11.6 mi (18.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 646 ft (197 m) ยท 4 hr 5 min ยท Conservation Area - Whareorino
  21. Tawarau Falls Loop Moderate ยท 4.2 mi (6.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 512 ft (156 m) ยท 1 hr 35 min ยท Waikato
  22. Lake Kainui Loop Easy ยท 1.9 mi (3.1 km) ยท 35 min ยท Waikato
  23. Mangatoa Track Expert ยท 9 mi (14.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 2,654 ft (809 m) ยท 4 hr 15 min ยท Conservation Area - Whareorino
  24. Deversons Route Moderate ยท 2.8 mi (4.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 548 ft (167 m) ยท 1 hr 10 min ยท Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
  25. Mangatoa Track Expert ยท 12.6 mi (20.3 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,929 ft (588 m) ยท 5 hr 5 min ยท Conservation Area - Whareorino
  26. Leitch's Track Hard ยท 11.6 mi (18.6 km) ยท Elevation Gain 1,493 ft (455 m) ยท 4 hr 30 min ยท Conservation Area - Whareorino
  27. Devlins Route Easy ยท 1.3 mi (2.2 km) ยท Elevation Gain 384 ft (117 m) ยท 40 min ยท Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve
  28. Main Range Track Moderate ยท 1.5 mi (2.5 km) ยท Elevation Gain 935 ft (285 m) ยท 1 hr ยท Coromandel Forest Park
  29. Bald Spur Track Moderate ยท 1.7 mi (2.7 km) ยท Elevation Gain 827 ft (252 m) ยท 1 hr ยท Te Aroha Mountain Scenic Reserve
  30. Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - t Mangatawhiri to Mercer Moderate ยท 14.8 mi (23.9 km) ยท Elevation Gain 95 ft (29 m) ยท 4 hr 50 min ยท Waikato

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