| Northern Start |
Junction of Pirongia West Rd with Omanawa Stream. |
| Southern End |
A small carpark & stile on Honikiwi Road - it's approx. 150m west of the junction with Kaimango Rd and by a formed farm track (Gayne Road on the topo map), and approx 27kms west of the junction between Honikiwi Rd & SH 31, near Otorohonga. |
| Distance |
17.5 kms |
| Time |
3 - 4 hours |
| Tramping Standard |
Road margin |
Description
(North to South) |
This walk largely follows back country roads with one section on the margin of a state highway.
From the Omanawa Stream, follow Pirongia West Rd in an southerly direction. After 2 kms, you'll reach the intersection with Pekanui Rd. Cross over it and continue S/S-W along Te Rauamoa Rd.
After 5.5 kms, you'll reach SH 31/Kawhia Rd. Turn SE (left) and follow it 2.7kms and turn SW (right) into Kaimango Rd. Follow it for 8.5 kms to reach a T intersection with Honikiwi Road. Turn W (right) and walk 50m to the small carpark on the S side of the road. |
| Potential Hazards |
| Vehicles on road or track |
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| Amenities (Start) |
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| Amenities (End) |
| Carpark - small area for 3 or 4 cars. |
| Accommodation 15 min drive to Te Kauri Lodge, 3700 Kawhia Rd, Ph 07 871 0625 |
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| Closest Town(s) |
Otorohanga (30kms away) |
| Managed by |
Otorohanga District Council |
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| Map (indicative only) |
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