Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - j Waitomo to Te Kuiti

Medium-grade tramp - farms and bush and a small portion of road margin. 150-metre ascents. Pause on high karsts to view King Country's low agriculture and tumbled limestone that rise to volcanic summits – north > Pirongia, east > Pureora, south > Ruapehu

At 16.9 km, this is a solid full-day hike. At an average walking pace you can expect to complete the route in roughly 3 hours and 46 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the TA03k waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.