Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - c Huntly to Ngaruawahia

The Hakarimata Track is steep, hilly and arduous but the bush and views are worth it.

Covering 17.2 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 49 minutes.

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. Follow the TA03c waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.