The best walks and hikes in Kaingaroa Forest

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Looking for some popular walks and hikes in Kaingaroa Forest? Then browse our collection of routes around this beautiful forest in Bay of Plenty below. We present you with many hiking and walking trails in Kaingaroa Forest — all you’ve got to do is pick your favorite and get going.

Tarawera Falls – Tarawera River loop from Hannahs Bay	Easy 01:01 3.29km
Tarawera Falls loop from Hannahs Bay	Intermediate 02:22 8.53km
Historic Pioneer Sawmill Tree loop from Waitahanui	Easy 00:54 3.26km
Mount Tauhara Summit loop from Gradwell	Intermediate 03:09 6.32km

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Tarawera Falls – Tarawera River loop from Hannahs Bay
01:01
3.29km
3.2km/h
110m
110m
Easy
5
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tarawera Falls loop from Hannahs Bay
02:22
8.53km
3.6km/h
140m
140m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
29
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Historic Pioneer Sawmill Tree loop from Waitahanui
00:54
3.26km
3.6km/h
50m
50m
Easy
8
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mount Tauhara Summit loop from Gradwell
03:09
6.32km
2.0km/h
490m
490m
Intermediate
4.8
(30)
364
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.