Waterworks Walk
Located in Hakarimata Scenic Reserve in the Waikato region
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Introduction
Pass through attractive native bush, alongside a stream, to an old dam - it's an easy and popular walk.1 km return via same track
Dog access
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This walk passes through native bush alongside the Mangarata Stream on the way to an old dam. There's a cleaning station at the start of the track for you to clean your shoes to stop the spread of kauri dieback.
The track is an easy gradient with an all-weather surface. But be alert for falling rocks on the narrower parts of the track between the waterfall and the stairs. Don’t stop on these sections and be extremely cautious in bad weather, when the likelihood of falling rocks increases.
Longer option
For a longer walk, you can do the Hakarimata Summit Track that continues on from the end of the Waterworks Walk.
The track starts on Brownlee Avenue, off Hakarimata Road, approx. 1 km north of Ngaruawahia.
Clean your shoes before coming, to reduce the chance of kauri dieback disease being spread. There is also a cleaning station at the start of the track.
The 750,000 litre reservoir, built in 1922, was once the water supply for Ngaruawahia.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| waikato@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |