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Distance 12 km Duration 4h Ascent ND meters Length Single-Day Location Waikato Trip Grading Moderate
Trip Leader Raewyn Rush Trip Leader Phone 02102340804 TTC (C) 0.80 per km, split by all passengers

The adventure begins 10 minutes past the Waitomo Caves on our Family Farm where you venture along trails that lead you through lush native bush, unique limestone formations, caves, forestry and farmland. The hike in is incredibly rewarding and the panoramic views on arrival are hard to beat.

A new tramp for the club over in Waitomo. An overnighter, leaving Taupo Tuesday

October 7th, returning Wednesday.  We plan to also do other short walks in the area.

The cabin supplies gas, cutlery, plates, pillows.

Check out their website for further details.  www.Dundlehill.com

Cost $95pp plus van

Please txt Raewyn 02102340804

Options to go with Raewyn’s over nighter.

There are several short walks in the Te Kuiti/Waitomo area that we could do

perhaps on the way up do the 2 to 3 hour loop track at Mangaokewa just before you get to Te Kuiti.

Ruakuri Bush Walk 1km takes about 45 minutes

Natural Land Bridge 25km from Waitomo towards the coast 20 minute walk

Piripiri Cave Walk 29kms from Waitomo 5 minutes

Marakopa Falls 31 km from Waitomo 20 minutes

Marakopa settlement a further 15 kms from the Falls just a beach walk or even toss in a line

if the Kahawai are running.

We don't have any past trips at the moment.

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Discover the club's van and private transport options available for trips, along with details on the small levy for costs.

Sep 2025

Oct 2025

Tuesday 07
Moderate

DundleHill

The adventure begins 10 minutes past the Waitomo Caves on our Family Farm where you venture along trails that lead you through lush native bush, unique limestone formations, caves, forestry and farmland. The hike in is incredibly rewarding and the panoramic views on arrival are hard to beat. A new tramp for the club over … Continued

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Nov 2025

Wednesday 19
Moderate

Rock Garden, Turoa

Van Mover Required.

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Thursday 20
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Sunrise Hut

Overnight tramp in Hawkes Bay

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Wednesday 26
Moderate

Te Whare Okioki & Mangamuka

Good fitness required for this tramp. DOC link https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/places/kaimai-mamaku-conservation-park/things-to-do/huts/te-whare-okioki/  

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Dec 2025

Tuesday 09
Moderate

Mangaweka Bike Trip

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th November Day 1 – Tuesday Drive to Mangaweka. Cycle Mangaweka to Apiti – 45kms. Offload and drive to Makoura Lodge. Stay Glenluce Homestead (Makoura Lodge can be viewed on the internet). Approx cost $60pp. Day 2 – Wednesday Cycle Apiti to Ashhurst – 55kms. Load cycles and drive to Palmerston … Continued

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Wednesday 10
Moderate

Rangatira Point

Easy. No van. Use own vehicles.

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Thursday 11
Moderate

Aratiatia Loop

Easy. No van. Take own cars.

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Wednesday 17
Thursday 18
Moderate

Jones Landing to Rhubarb Cafe

Easy. Xmas lunch.

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Jan 2026

Wednesday 07
Moderate

Hinemaiaia Caves

Easy

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Wednesday 28
Thursday 29