Puke Ariki

" 7 to 8 Hours one way This day trip traverses the valleys and ridge tops of the eastern side of the park. About half through farmland. The views are tremendous and there are also a variety of historic features to discover" GWRC

Covering 22.4 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 4 hours and 59 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.