Waikato Waihaha Hut and beyond
A fairly hard, long (20+km) 6–8 hour out and back trip from SH32 parallel to the Waihaha River to about 45 minutes beyond the Waihaha Hut on the Hauhungaroa track.
Distance
23.46 km
Duration
6h 15min
Ascent
300 meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Taupō (Waikato)
Trip Grading
Moderate
Start Point
Easting: 1833312
Northing: 5713062
August 2026: Distance from the carpark to the Waihaha hut and return is now 22 km, not 18km as previously. (Bike Taupo have redirected the central part of the trail and plan to do more work so this may change again) Total ascent is 480 metres.
At a moderate but steady walking pace it takes 6 hours. Add extra time for breaks.
Well formed track but distance can be challenging for some trampers.
During Winter months the track can be icy or muddy.
July 2018: A fairly hard, long (20+km) 6–8 hour out and back trip from SH32 parallel to the Waihaha River to about 45 minutes beyond the Waihaha Hut on the Hauhungaroa track. There is next to no climbing involved – only 300 metres (GPS) gain / loss, the path is very good in most parts and passes many idyllic fishing spots in this very scenic valley. The trip in seems to take longer than the return but this is mainly due to the fact that everyone stops to check or identify the luxurious vegetation and check out the promising looking fishing spots. Less ambitious trampers can turn round at any point but most make it to the Waihaha Hut.
Last updated July 2018
We don't have any past trips at the moment.