Hākarimata Summit Track — Ngāruawāhia
Elevation profile
How long it takes
- Easy pace (7:00/km)
- 40 min
- Steady pace (6:00/km)
- 36 min
- Quick pace (5:00/km)
- 33 min
An estimate: the pace on flat ground, plus a little extra time for every metre you climb. Work out your own pace with the pace calculator.
The run
A 3.3 km out-and-back up the Hākarimata Summit Track, 20 minutes north of Hamilton. From Brownlee Avenue it follows the Waterworks Walk to just before the dam, then climbs about 335 m up 1,349 steps through native forest to the 374 m summit and its lookout tower over the Waikato River.
Good to know
The summit track branches right off the Waterworks Walk just before the dam. DOC warns of falling rocks on the narrower parts of the Waterworks Walk between the waterfall and the stairs, so don't stop there, especially in bad weather. The steps are relentless: start slower than you think.
- Parking: Free
- Best time: Early AM
FAQs
Where does the Hākarimata Summit Track — Ngāruawāhia start?
The route starts at Brownlee Avenue, Ngāruawāhia.
How long is the Hākarimata Summit Track — Ngāruawāhia?
3.3 km (out & back).
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