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Ascent ND meters Length Single-Day Location Taupō (Waikato) Trip Grading Moderate
Trip Leader Raewyn Rush Trip Leader Phone 02102340804 TTC (C) 0.80 per km, split by all passengers

The adventure begins 10 minutes past the Waitomo Caves on our Family Farm where you venture along trails that lead you through lush native bush, unique limestone formations, caves, forestry and farmland. The hike in is incredibly rewarding and the panoramic views on arrival are hard to beat.

A new tramp for the club over in Waitomo. An overnighter, leaving Taupo Tuesday

October 7th, returning Wednesday 8th.  We plan to also do other short walks in the area.

The cabin supplies gas, cutlery, plates, pillows.

Check out their website for further details.  www.Dundlehill.com

Cost $95pp plus van

Please txt Raewyn 02102340804

Options to go with Raewyn’s over nighter.

There are several short walks in the Te Kuiti/Waitomo area that we could do

perhaps on the way up do the 2 to 3 hour loop track at Mangaokewa just before you get to Te Kuiti.

Ruakuri Bush Walk 1km takes about 45 minutes

Natural Land Bridge 25km from Waitomo towards the coast 20 minute walk

Piripiri Cave Walk 29kms from Waitomo 5 minutes

Marakopa Falls 31 km from Waitomo 20 minutes

Marakopa settlement a further 15 kms from the Falls just a beach walk or even toss in a line

if the Kahawai are running.

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
Moderate

Bike Pio Pio

50km bike ride.

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Thursday 17
Moderate

Paeroa Range

A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.

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Saturday 19
Moderate

Bike trip

19-22 Sept

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Oct 2026

Saturday 03
Moderate

Bike Rainbow Mountain to Murupara

Saturday. 58km. Van mover needed.

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Wednesday 07
Moderate

Te Aroha to Waiorongomai

A hard tramp. Van mover required. The van fee will be $25 due to current high fuel prices.

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Friday 09
Moderate

Bike Hopuruahine to Murupara

75km. Van mover required.

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Thursday 15
Moderate

Lake Okareka and Blue Lake

An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to current high fuel prices.

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Friday 16
Moderate

Kapiti trip

16 to 19 October

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Wednesday 28
Moderate

Te Okioki and Mangamuka huts

Note the early start 7am. A moderate tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.

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Thursday 29
Moderate

Whirinaki loop and Sanctuary

An easy tramp. The van fee will be $25 due to the current high fuel cost.

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Nov 2026

Sunday 08
Moderate

Heli hike Kawekas

A 4 day tramp

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Wednesday 11
Thursday 12
Moderate

Wairere stream

An easy tramp. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.

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Dec 2026

Thursday 03
Moderate

Hakarimata Range

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.

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Saturday 05
Moderate

Wairarapa Bike Trip

4 day bike trip.

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Wednesday 09
Moderate

Okoeke Waterfall exploration

A hard tramp. Bring a change of clothes. The van fee will be $20 due to the current high fuel cost.

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