Description

This is a loop run from Te Aroha Domain. Start near the cute Mokena Geyser in Te Aroha Domain, and head up the Te Aroha Summit Track all the way to the fabulous summit. After catching your breath and taking some photos, travel along the Dog Kennel Flat Track until you connect with Waipapa Track. Follow this mostly runnable gently descending track through to Waitewheta Hut. From here, the Waitewheta Tramway Track follows a very good path (albeit on cobbled stones) of the ancient mine and logging tramway, with various historical features to see. Multiple swing bridges and awesome river and cliff views. Turn left onto Dalys Clearing Track and run past the hut to meet the Mangakino Pack Track. Follow this track along the east side of the Mangakino river valley, crossing multiple small tributary streams. Connect to the Tui Mine Track and descend down to join Tui Domain Track and return to your starting point.

Features of interest

Mt Te Aroha, old mines, old tramway, suspension bridges, rivers, waterfalls, geyser

Make Up of Run

Technical Single Track: 50%

Moderate Single Track: 28%

Easy Single Track: 20%

Gravel Road: 2%

Route Data