a route that avoids both SH1 and SH2 (except to cross over)
OSM map layer · LineString
-37.21, 175.02 · rel 9614243
-37.21, 175.02 · rel 9614243
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri
11,9 km from Bombay to Mercer through alpine terrain and mountains.
Bombay
→
Mercer
linear
11,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
29
views
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× summit
Bombay South African War memorial
monument ·
32 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mount William
summit ·
on the route
11,9 km
100%
Puketūtū
summit ·
165 m off route
11,9 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
No photos of this route yet
Are you the first to walk it? Your photo will appear here — with credit.
Share the first photo
07 ·
no reports yet
What hikers experienced
Log completion · Start your adventure
Have you walked it?
Sign in to log your hike — it will appear on your profile too.
08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri is 11.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri takes approximately 2h 59min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Bombay to Mercer. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri starts at Bombay.
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - s Bombay to Mangatawhiri is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.