Lake Waikaremoana Track
Mist-wrapped Te Urewera shoreline
Overview
A spiritual journey through the heart of Te Urewera, hugging the deep waters of Lake Waikaremoana.
Itinerary
Up to Panekire
Lake Waikaremoana from the Panekire Bluffs
Lake Views
Waiopaoa stream and lake reflections
Through the Rainforest
Te Urewera birdlife and ancient forest
Sandy Bay Finish
Sandy Bay and clear lake swimming
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
4h 30m
Up to Panekire
OnepotoPanekire Hut
Distance
9 km
Elevation gain
750m
Est. time
4h 30m
The toughest climb of the track leads to the highest point with views over the lake.
Lake Waikaremoana from the Panekire Bluffs
- 2
Day 2
3h 30m
Lake Views
Panekire HutWaiopaoa Hut
Distance
8 km
Elevation gain
50m
Est. time
3h 30m
The track descends to lake level and follows the shoreline through dense podocarp forest.
Waiopaoa stream and lake reflections
- 3
Day 3
4h 30m
Through the Rainforest
Waiopaoa HutMarauiti Hut
Distance
13 km
Elevation gain
400m
Est. time
4h 30m
Rich birdlife and forest transitions through tawa and rimu groves.
Te Urewera birdlife and ancient forest
- 4
Day 4
4h 30m
Sandy Bay Finish
Marauiti HutHopuruahine Landing
Distance
16 km
Elevation gain
200m
Est. time
4h 30m
Pass beautiful Sandy Bay before the final approach to the road end.
Sandy Bay and clear lake swimming
Huts on this walk
- Night 1HutSleeps 24
Panekire Hut
BunksPit toiletsWood stove - Night 2HutSleeps 24
Waiopaoa Hut
BunksPit toiletsLakeshore - Night 3HutSleeps 24
Marauiti Hut
BunksPit toiletsLakeshore
Walk it: step-through map
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Walk data from DOC — used with permission.