Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025
Rapurapu Kauri Track
Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
5.7km
170m
170m
294m
Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025
Last Updated: 17th Jan 2025
Grunt Factor: 8 ?
Gnarl Factor: 17 ?
5.7km
170m
170m
294m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Undulating, small hills only
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Riverside
Farm Road / 4WD Track
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +6.0%
Average Downhill Gradient: -6.0%
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1:10
Slow
0:50
Moderate
0:30
Fast
As you leave the carpark, the track is an easy grade that passes through an old pine bush (pines have been logged) before entering the native forest, the track is very easy to follow and there are also the DoC orange triangles to follow .
Around 1.7km into the track you will get to your first river crossing. Don't bother taking off your shoes as there are plenty more river crossings to come! The track becomes a bit more fun too, lots of tree roots to pass over. After crossing the river 8 times you will be walking up a nice boardwalk to the kauri trees, enjoy! Return same way.
Keep you eye out for some nice swimming holes too.
16 river crossings in total, lots of swimming holes. Kauri trees.
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Parking is quite limited to 10 cars or less in summer months. Please note, permits are required for dogs
16 km
12 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
When crossing the rivers, look for the orange triangles on the other side
Generally good.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map
I'm pretty sure it is safe to drink from the river. It looks crystal clear
Don't attempt after heavy rainfall
While crossing rivers be aware of slippery rocks
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Another wee gem that I would have probably never come across if it weren't for the trail map. Beautiful bush and stream crossings. Take care accessing the carpark if driving from the west.
January 18
The multitude of river crossings turn this into a really fun little adventure. Water levels were mostly around knee-deep with some thigh-deep pockets after heavy rain a few days earlier. And those huge kauri trees are definitely worth a look!
November 17, 2024
ED
Fantastic! Nice local bush and stream treat. Looking forward to sharing this track with firends!
December 3, 2023
Fantastic trail for hot day as so many steam crossings, in bush all the way
January 3, 2022
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