Trip Report Hongi’s Track & Okere Falls
Wednesday 19th February 2025
Ascent
ND meters
Length
Single-Day
Location
Taupō (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.
We don't have any past trips at the moment.
Trips on Other tramps without GPX and PDF
Discover the club's van and private transport options available for trips, along with details on the small levy for costs.
Sep 2026
Friday
11
Thursday
17
Moderate
A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Oct 2026
Saturday
03
Wednesday
07
Moderate
A hard tramp. Van mover required. The van fee will be $25 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
09
Thursday
15
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.
Friday
16
Wednesday
28
Moderate
Note the early start 7am. A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Thursday
29
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.
Friday
30
Nov 2026
Sunday
08
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Moderate
An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.
Dec 2026
Thursday
03
Moderate
From Parker Rd to Waterworks Track. A hard tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost. Note the 7am start.
Saturday
05
Wednesday
09
Moderate
A hard tramp. Bring a change of clothes. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.