Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - a Mercer to Rangiriri

A 25.7 km Local Hiking trail, Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - a Mercer to Rangiriri takes walkers through a varied section of terrain.

At 25.7 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 5 hours and 43 minutes to complete.

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 TA03a trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.