Ketemaringi Route
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Forecast point: Mt Pureora (1165m) · 12km away
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Climb to the Ketemaringi Trig.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The track climb steadily for 1 hour to Ketemaringi Trig, then turns south and descends easily down a ridge to emerge onto Totara Stream Road. It's a further 1 hour walk to the car park at the Totara Stream crossing.
Getting there
The track starts at the end of Ketemaringi Road. From SH 4 or SH 30, head to Waimiha. Turn into Ongarue Stream Road and follow this for 9 km, then turn into Okauaka Road. Follow this to the end and Ketemaringi Road.
Know before you go
NZTopo 50 map sheet: BG 34
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track