Hamilton's Taitua Arboretum is a collection of mature trees on 20 hectares of open pasture, lakes and woodland gardens linked by a network of walking tracks and bridges and features great views and wonderful bird life. Open 7 days from 8am to before dusk.
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-37.77, 175.25 · rel 9623483
-37.77, 175.25 · rel 9623483
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton
18,8 km from Pukete Road, Hamilton to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Road, Hamilton .
Pukete Road, Hamilton
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Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Road, Hamilton
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18,8km
Distance
demanding
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easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
Opoia Pā
ruins ·
147 m off route
18,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton is 18.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton takes approximately 4h 42min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Pukete Road, Hamilton to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Road, Hamilton. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton starts at Pukete Road, Hamilton.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - e Pukete Road to Taitua Arboretum, Taitua Rd, Hamilton is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.