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Waipawa Forks Hut Track

1.4km45 mins one wayAdvanced

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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 1.1km away

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This track takes you from Sunrise Track to Waipawa Forks Hut.

Elevation

Climb
14m
Drop
196m
Highest point
870m
Lowest point
686m
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Forest
Longest open stretch
None

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

North Block Road carpark to Waipawa Forks Hut via Sunrise Track: 2 hr

After turning off from Sunrise Track this track takes you down towards the Waipawa River. Follow the track for 45 minutes until you reach the river.

Waipawa Forks Hut is located 200 m downstream on the true right of the river.

Waipawa Forks Hut

Getting there

Waipawa Forks Hut Track starts from a turnoff from Sunrise Track.

Nearby

Weather

Forecast at the start of the track