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.

Karangahake Rail Tunnel – Ohinemuri River loop from Karangahake	Easy 01:33 5.21km
Lake Rotopounamu Walk loop from Tūrangi	Easy 01:41 5.92km
Huka Falls – Huka Falls Viewpoint loop from Seven Oaks	Easy 01:30 5.56km
Hiking loop from Ātiamuri	Easy 00:29 1.75km
Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Arch loop from Hahei	Easy 01:54 6.67km
Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton East	Easy 01:16 4.88km
Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton Lake	Easy 01:21 5.14km
Wentworth Falls Lookout loop from Whangamatā	Easy 01:53 6.56km
View of Coromandel Forest Park – Aerial Tramway Ore Hopper Site loop from Onemana	Easy 01:36 4.49km

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Karangahake Rail Tunnel – Ohinemuri River loop from Karangahake
01:33
5.21km
3.4km/h
160m
160m
Easy
4.5
(49)
387
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Rotopounamu Walk loop from Tūrangi
01:41
5.92km
3.5km/h
130m
130m
Easy
4.5
(24)
248
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Huka Falls – Huka Falls Viewpoint loop from Seven Oaks
01:30
5.56km
3.7km/h
70m
70m
Easy
4.1
(36)
182
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hiking loop from Ātiamuri
00:29
1.75km
3.6km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.6
(12)
208
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Te Hoho Rock (Cathedral Cove) – Cathedral Cove Arch loop from Hahei
01:54
6.67km
3.5km/h
150m
150m
Easy
4.7
(21)
147
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton East
01:16
4.88km
3.8km/h
30m
30m
Easy
4.5
(4)
113
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lake Rotoroa – Lake Rotoroa loop from Hamilton Lake
01:21
5.14km
3.8km/h
40m
40m
Easy
4.3
(3)
110
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Wentworth Falls Lookout loop from Whangamatā
01:53
6.56km
3.5km/h
150m
150m
Easy
4.7
(6)
109
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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View of Coromandel Forest Park – Aerial Tramway Ore Hopper Site loop from Onemana
01:36
4.49km
2.8km/h
260m
260m
Easy
3.7
(3)
71
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.