Closed annually 1 Aug - 1 Oct for lambing
OSM map layer · LineString
-38.16, 175.05 · rel 9626289
-38.16, 175.05 · rel 9626289
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo
44,9 km from Pirongia Road West to Waitomo Walkway carpark, Waitomo Village through alpine terrain and mountains.
Pirongia Road West
→
Waitomo Walkway carpark, Waitomo Village
linear
44,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
2× summit
1× Attraction
Waitomo Cave
cave ·
137 m off route
44,9 km
100%
Ōmarama
summit ·
278 m off route
44,9 km
100%
Matakana
summit ·
316 m off route
44,9 km
100%
Footwhistle Glowworm Caves
Attraction ·
422 m off route
44,9 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
79 m
–
558 m
0 km
22,5 km
44,9 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
545 m elevation
Quarter of the way
349 m elevation
Halfway
427 m elevation
Three quarters
407 m elevation
Finish
85 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo is 44.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo takes approximately 11h 11min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Pirongia Road West to Waitomo Walkway carpark, Waitomo Village. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo starts at Pirongia Road West.
Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.