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The Hihi Trig Track

8.4kmAdvanced

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Forecast point: Pinnacles Hut (759m) · 3.8km away

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Traverse from the Kauaeranga Valley to Broken Hills via the Hihi Trig on this challenging track.

Elevation

Climb
449m
Drop
841m
Highest point
724m
Lowest point
55m
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Scrub Forest
Longest open stretch
3.5km

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

More extensive tramping from the Kauaeranga Valley through to Broken Hills is possible but should be attempted by experienced trampers only. For information on this track contact the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.

Getting there

The Kauaeranga Valley is east of Thames on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Know before you go

Thefts from vehicles

Isolated carparks are prone to theft. Don't leave any valuables in your vehicle. A bag storage facility is available at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.

Nearby

Weather

Forecast at the start of the track