Te Araroa - 03 Waikato - h Pirongia to Waitomo

Closed annually 1 Aug - 1 Oct for lambing

At 44.9 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 9 hours and 59 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. The trail is officially waymarked as TA03h, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.