Link Road to Bog Inn Hut

Time: 3 hr 30 min

Follow the track to Mt Pureora from Link Road before dropping down a southern ridge of the mountain to Bog Inn Hut.

Bog Inn Hut to Waihaha Hut

Time: 8 hr 30 min

After skirting the bog, climb the ridge to Mt Weraroa (3 hr), turn east and drop steeply to the Waihora Track junction (1 hr 30 min). The track continues onto the Waihaha Hut (4 hr).

Waihaha Hut to Hauhungaroa Hut

Time: 7 hr

Continue upstream from the Waihaha Hut on the true left of the Waihaha River. Just to the south of Te Awaiti Stream, the track turns southwest and climbs the ridge onto the crest of the Hauhungaroa Range. Follow the crest south and the track continues to the Hauhungaroa Hut.

Hauhungaroa Hut to Mangakahu Valley Road

Time: 2 hr 30 min

From the Hauhungaroa Hut continue following the crest south past Mt Motere before dropping down to the head of the Mangakahu Valley and the road end.

Getting There:

The track starts from Link Road. From SH30, turn onto Maraeroa Road, then Barryville Road, then Link Road. The start of the track is about 14 km along Link Road. The carpark is on the opposite side of the road to the track entrance. Note, the track on the same side as the car park is a different track. 

Know Before You Go:

NZTopo50 maps sheets: BF35, BG34, BG35

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