Waikato Opureke Track upper Matakuia
The Opureke Track commences 10 minutes up the vehicle track from the Waipunga Road accessed from SH5. The track climbs to the ridge, then sidles most of the high points before descending into the Matakuhia Valley
Distance
22 km
Duration
ND
Ascent
ND meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Waikato
Trip Grading
Fit
The Opureke Track commences 10 minutes up the vehicle track from the Waipunga Road accessed from SH5. The track climbs to the ridge, then sidles most of the high points before descending into the Matakuhia Valley. Turning north on to the Matakuhia Valley Track one traverses slips and log jams before arriving at the Upper Matakuhia Hut. From there the track is well defined up to the end at the Matakuhia Saddle. 22kms return
Trail finding only
Data supplied from recce outings and “trail finding”
Start Point: Easting 1905774 Northing 5686871
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