Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Waiwhakaiho Track
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 14 ?
Gnarl Factor: 31 ?
11.0km
350m
350m
776m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Chris Wheatley
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 14 ?
Gnarl Factor: 31 ?
11.0km
350m
350m
776m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
Native bush
Sealed Road
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +7.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.4%
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2:00
Slow
1:30
Moderate
1:00
Fast
Enter the park on the track which follows the park boundary for approximately 10 mins. Track takes a left turn and starts climbing. There are a few smaller streams to cross but it is generally well marked. If you want to shorten the run you can take the track turnoff at approximately 4km to the Mangoraka car park. I turned off to the Kaiau carpark but you can continue all the way to North Egmont via the Ram track but this section is currently closed following a slip. I returned via the road but you can follow the track back down or if you get up to North Egmont then follow the Veronica track down to Mangoraka carpark.
Nice track following the Waiwhakaiho River
Some parking for about 5 cars on gravel at the hut otherwise on the roadside.
22 km
21 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Keep an eye out for the orange triangular track markers.
Patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
None available
After storms the track can suffer considerable damage from downed trees. Also watch out for the streams to have to cross following significant rain on the mountain as they can rise quickly.
A few small streams to cross and normally lots of mud about.
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The run back down the road isn't super fun, would have preferred to just do an out and back in the bush
October 26, 2022
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