Last Updated: 26th Jan 2024
Matamataharakeke, Waikawau Bay
Submitted by Reesh Casey
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2024
Closed More info
Grunt Factor: 14 ?
Gnarl Factor: 84 ?
6.6km
310m
310m
300m
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2024
Submitted by Reesh Casey
Last Updated: 26th Jan 2024
Closed More info
Grunt Factor: 14 ?
Gnarl Factor: 84 ?
6.6km
310m
310m
300m
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Very hilly
Native bush
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +10.9%
Average Downhill Gradient: -12.9%
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1:15
Slow
0:55
Moderate
0:35
Fast
Well marked trail. Usually run clockwise. Starts with a gentle climb and a number of small stream crossings and then gets steeper. Turns right (west) to follow a steeply undulating ridge until you get to the highest point, then turns right (north) down a number of stairs to follow an exposed ridge that drops back down to the valley. There's a nice little swimming hole about 100m before the end of the track on your right.
Parking is plenty full and safe
28 km
46 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Very patchy.
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Cellphone
Campsite has 'boil first' water
Some steep clay slopes may be difficult after rain
Some steep slopes, don't fall
Waikawau Bay shop
DOC campground
Only open during the summer and expensive, but its the only shop within about 20km
Trail Legend
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Signs at start of track removed and foot wash station dismantled so appears DOC won’t be maintaining track any longer! Shame is a lovely wee run. It’s not too overgrown yet so still okay for this summer
December 10, 2022
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