Ngaruawahia is the home of the Maori King and the magnificent Turangawaewae Marae. At Ngaruawahia two great rivers merge - Waikato and Waipa. These were important canoe routes and later served settlers.
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Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton
11,9 km from Waingaro Bridge, Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton through alpine terrain and mountains.
Waingaro Bridge, Ngaruawahia
→
Pukete Road, Hamilton
linear
11,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
1× Attraction
2× ruins
1× summit
Ngaruawahia Pioneer turret memorial
monument ·
on the route
11,9 km
100%
Gunboat Pioneer
Attraction ·
on the route
11,9 km
100%
Mangaharakeke Pā
ruins ·
29 m off route
11,9 km
100%
Ngāruawāhia NZ Wars memorial
monument ·
133 m off route
11,9 km
100%
Havelock Hill
summit ·
233 m off route
11,9 km
100%
Pukeiahua
ruins ·
235 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
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton is 11.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton takes approximately 2h 59min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Waingaro Bridge, Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton starts at Waingaro Bridge, Ngaruawahia.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - d Ngaruawahia to Pukete Road, Hamilton is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.