Cross Awa Ohinemuri and follow the original rail formation through lush framland with views of Re Aroha Maunga and Kaimai Maunga
OSM map layer · LineString
-37.46, 175.67 · rel 12922612
-37.46, 175.67 · rel 12922612
HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking)
22,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Waikato · -37.46°N ·
175.67°E
22,0km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
1× Attraction
Paeroa South African War memorial
monument ·
343 m off route
22,0 km
100%
Karanga Tūī
summit ·
347 m off route
22,0 km
100%
Thames Valley Rugby
Attraction ·
462 m off route
22,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking) is 22.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking) takes approximately 5h 29min to complete.
No, HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking) starts near coordinates -37.3836, 175.6731.
HRT-d Paeroa to Te Aroha (Hiking) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.