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Easy hikes and walks in Waikato

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Exploring Waikato on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Waikato. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Beach loop from Hahei

6.65km

01:59

210m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Karangahake Rail Tunnel – Ōhinemuri River loop from Karangahake

5.21km

01:33

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cathedral Cove – Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) loop from Hahei

3.83km

01:10

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lake Rotopounamu Walk loop from Tūrangi

5.92km

01:41

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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198

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5. Huka Falls – Huka Falls Lookout loop from Seven Oaks

5.56km

01:30

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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234

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6. Hiking loop from Ātiamuri

1.75km

00:29

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Arch loop from Hahei

6.79km

01:55

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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197

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8. Wairere Falls – Wairere Falls Track loop from Tauriko

3.73km

01:22

240m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wentworth Falls Lookout loop from Whangamatā

6.56km

01:53

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton East

4.88km

01:16

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Waikato

1. Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Beach loop from Hahei

2. Karangahake Rail Tunnel – Ōhinemuri River loop from Karangahake

3. Cathedral Cove – Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) loop from Hahei

4. Lake Rotopounamu Walk loop from Tūrangi

5. Huka Falls – Huka Falls Lookout loop from Seven Oaks

6. Hiking loop from Ātiamuri

7. Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Arch loop from Hahei

8. Wairere Falls – Wairere Falls Track loop from Tauriko

9. Wentworth Falls Lookout loop from Whangamatā

10. Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton East

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