Last Updated: 3rd Mar 2024
Te Iringa Track
Last Updated: 3rd Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 46 ?
Gnarl Factor: 69 ?
20.0km
1035m
1035m
1149m
Last Updated: 3rd Mar 2024
Last Updated: 3rd Mar 2024
Open
Grunt Factor: 46 ?
Gnarl Factor: 69 ?
20.0km
1035m
1035m
1149m
Back country - remote
Out and Back
Very hilly
Dog Friendly
Native bush
Plantation/exotic forest
Riverside
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +11.4%
Average Downhill Gradient: -11.4%
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Not suitable
Slow
4:30
Moderate
3:00
Fast
Dogs are allowed by permit only, please contact DoC office prior to get one.
The Te Iringa trail was tidied up to be able to become a mountain bike trail in 2016, so you can imagine its pretty rideable, this is a grade 5 (expert) track so there is a lot of obstacles to get around or over. Te Iringa trail is 19km one way (to Oamaru Hut)
From the carpark you pretty much go straight into a long climb, semi technical, can be a bit steep. You then traverse around Mount Te Iringa, some rocky technical areas but all pretty flowy. A nice long descent through beech forest down to Tikitiki Stream. We followed the stream for about 30 mins before deciding to turn around back to the car (we turned around at approximately 11km)
If you choose to go further, there is a stream crossing and a few boggy parts, the trail is fairly undulating from there all the way to Oamaru Hut. If you wish to stay the night at Oamaru hut it is first come first served. I believe there are other tramping tracks that link on from there if you wanted to do a loop, but I suggest doing your homework first or stick to the 'out and back'.
Beech Forest
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Plenty of parking because it is at a campsite. It's in the middle of the bush, very shaded with trees etc you will also probably notice hunters' utes parked there
43 km
42 minutes
Yes
No
Moderate.
You can pretty much clearly see the trail the entire time, but always keep your eye out for the orange doc triangles
Very patchy.
Waterproof leggings, Thermal leggings, Short-sleeved thermal top, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map, Headtorch and spare batteries, Gaiters
I am not sure if drinking from the stream is safe
Muddy in a few areas after rain
Could be exposed to cold winds on ridge
Mountain bikers
Washouts
Slippery rocks
Steep cliffs
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ED
Looks like the Kaipo swingbridge has been replaced with a 2022 version! I heard and then seen 2 whio not to far upstream of the bridge.
Great option for a weekend fastpack with a comfortable Oamaru hut.
September 27, 2024
JC
Great trail! Ran as far as the swing bridge n back, Strava says 21k. Trails in great condition (Jume 23) as it's had some hard work done on it after the cyclone. Runs really well for a hiking track n not that techy. The top section has a couple pf small guts but are easy to cross. The flat section before the bridge as some boggy bits but are short, just watch thr log rings that are used as stepping stones, they slippy as!!!
June 29, 2023
What a fantastic track. There was a nice warm up of a gentle uphill before the big climb. Once up the steep bit at around 3 km it was wonderful running along the sides of hills and down to the flat. The trail was well maintained and mainly a smooth surface and there were long sections of uninterrupted running. There were a couple of places where care was required on narrow track, mainly on the drop and climb at streams. After the river crossing (using the big log) there was a few swampy bits but they either had logs or were not long. Then a bit more flat to the swingbridge. The return was even faster than going out to my surprise. Beautiful bush and beautiful trail, I will definitely be back.
August 9, 2020
Awesome trail, at 11km there is a cool swing bridge. A real strength workout!
October 28, 2019
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