Hauturu Highpoint Track
Alerts
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Climb onto a razor back ridge in the Waimā Ranges for sensational views and pristine vegetation.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The climb up Hauturu (679 m) is steep and slippery when wet but the views you can get at the top are worth the climb. Note, reaching the trig requires a short detour off the main track - allow extra time.
The track starts at the top of the Waiotemarama Waterfall Walk. It connects with the Waimā Main Range Track.
Getting there
The track starts at the top of the Waiotemarama Waterfall Walk which is signposted off Waiotemarama Gorge Road.
Nature and conservation
The track passes through a range of landscapes and forest types including a great variety of hardwoods such as tawa and towai; some podocarps such as tōtara and miro are also present. At the edge of the viewpoint at the top of the track, botanists may be interested in an Oleania spp. that is restricted to this area.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track