Northern Start

The junction of SH1 and Omahuta Road.

Southern End

Waiare Road junction with Te Araroa Mangakaretu Track.

Distance

32km

Time

1 day

Track Standard

Road margin   Footpath   Easy tramping track   Tramping track   Route   Mixed grade  

Description
(North to South)

From the SH1 junction with Omahuta Rd, continue south on SH1 22km.

Turn left into Puketi Rd and walk 9km to Waiare Rd.

Turn left and walk a further 2.5km to rejoin the Te Araroa route onto the Mangakaretu Track (Puketotara Farm).

Note: The Mangakaretu Track has seasonal closures for lambing - if that affects you, continue straight along Puketotara Rd from the Puketi/Waiare Rd intersection.)

Potential Hazards

• Vehicles on road or track Walk as far off SH1 as you can
• Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
• Few water sources

Description
(North to South)

From the SH1 junction with Omahuta Rd, continue south on SH1 22km.

Turn left into Puketi Rd and walk 9km to Waiare Rd.

Turn left and walk a further 2.5km to rejoin the Te Araroa route onto the Mangakaretu Track (Puketotara Farm).

Note: The Mangakaretu Track has seasonal closures for lambing - if that affects you, continue straight along Puketotara Rd from the Puketi/Waiare Rd intersection.)

Downloads

  Download Map 1 (map009)

  Download Map 2 (map010)

  Download Map 3 (map011)

  Download Trail Notes (Omahuta-Puketi Wet Weather Bypass)