Bay of Plenty Waikaremoana Manuoha Track to Sandy Bay Hut and Ruapani Track

A pretty tough tramp falling in the fit or moderate plus category mainly due to the steepness of the first day getting up to Manuoha Hut which takes a minimum of 5 hours to cover the 7km. Day 2 is more of a stroll through enchanted forest though the 13km still requires a full 7 hours to reach Sandy Bay Hut on Lake Waikareiti. The walk out from here back to the road near the Holiday Park at Waikaremoana can be long or short but the route via the Ruapani Track requires about 6 hours and passes seven wetlands or lagoons..
Last Update February 2011

Day 1: 9.43km, 5h 5min, 703m ascent
Day 2: 15.39km, 7h 0min, +/- 200m ascent
Day 3: 16.17km, 5h 50min, +/- 350m ascent

Refer to DOC website regarding this area and hut availability.

Start Point: Easting 1954252 Northing 5707938