HRT-e Te Aroha to Matamata (Hiking)

Views of the Kaimai Mamaku Maunga and the lush Waikato farmland. This section is now complete.

At 37.0 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 8 hours and 13 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

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. Look for the HRT-e trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.