Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the Bay of Plenty region
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Introduction
A challenging east-west crossing of the Kaimai Ranges featuring stream crossings and historic tramways.11.7 km one way
Dog access
This is an east–west crossing of the Kaimai Range that can be walked in either direction and also provides access to overnight tramps via the North–South Track. Start at the end of Whakamarama Road, along the Pā Kereru Track, which descends for 600 m to a junction. Take the Ngamarama Track to the right and follow an old tramline until you reach an open clearing.
The track then leaves this tramline and climbs a steep ridge to join another tramline heading southwest. From here, the track descends into the Waiteariki basin. This track crosses two streams before meeting the junction with the North–South Track. It then continues westwards for 1 hr before dropping down the steep western escarpment of the Kaimai Range to the farmland below.
The marked route passes through private land to Te Tuhi Road, so keep to the track. Te Whare Okioki is reached after a 3-hr tramp from Te Tuhi Road or a 4-hr tramp from Whakamarama Road.
Located within the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, this walk begins at the end of Whakamarama Road, just north of Tauranga off SH2. It can also be walked from the other end starting at Te Tuhi Road which is off Old Te Aroha Road.
Consult a topographic map.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Choose the right trip for you. Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it.
- Understand the weather. Check weather forecasts.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food. Check gear lists.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help. Share directly or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk. Take a distress beacon.
- Take care of yourself and each other.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |