Horopito Track
Alerts
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Forecast point: Waitonga Falls (1180m) · 3.2km away
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This track is no longer maintained. The track ends at private property. There is no signage from Matapuna Road in Horopito.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
This track is not maintained
The track is not maintained. You might encounter fallen trees, mud and rough sections of track. Expect travel times to be much slower than marked. The track exits through private property in Horopito.
Know before you go
This track is no longer maintained. The formed track ends at private property in Horopito.
Closest road end from Mangaturuturu Hut
The nearest road end from Mangaturuturu Hut is Ohakune Mountain Road (3.2 km) via the Round the Mountain Track. This option includes a steep climb up the Cascades. Caution: the rocks can be slippery during wet or icy conditions.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track