Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk

Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

45.2 km
Total Distance
1,517 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A three to four day Great Walk around the western shore of Lake Waikaremoana in Te Urewera, from Onepoto over the Panekire Bluff at about 1,100 m and then along the lake through rainforest to Hopuruahine. Huts and campsites must be booked in advance, and walkers usually arrange a water taxi or shuttle at the ends.

Route Map

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route