Trip Report Hongi’s Track & Okere Falls
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Distance
12 km
Duration
4h
Ascent
ND meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Waikato
Trip Grading
Moderate
4km each way, Hongi’s Track
The track runs from Korokitewao Bay (Lake Rotoiti) to Te Pōhue Bay (Lake Rotoehu), through a forest of rimu, tawa, pukatea and rewarewa. It leads to SH30 at the sacred matai, then a small loop track takes you back to the previous track or on to Lake Rotoehu (15 minutes from the sacred matai).
Okere Falls 4km Circuit
A well-formed bushwalk with scenic lookouts over Ōkere River and its spectacular waterfalls. There are numerous information panels along the track, describing the human and natural landscape.
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