Rocky's to Waiotahi Track
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Forecast point: Pinnacles Hut (759m) · 16.5km away
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Rocky’s walk takes you through an old mining area just north of Thames.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
From the carpark, the walk climbs steeply before flattening out along a ridge. This ridge gives great views of the Firth of Thames.
After 3.3 km or approximately 1.5 hrs the track joins the Waiotahi Track.
Getting there
The track is accessed from Victoria Street, behind Tararu, just north of Thames. There is a small carpark at the start of the track.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track