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The best walks and hikes in Waikato

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Want to go hiking in Waikato to explore more of this corner of

New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Waikato to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Waikato is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 18, 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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4.9

(52)

501

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2. View of The Pinnacles – Pinnacles Hut loop from Waiomu

14.2km

04:48

710m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(32)

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3. Mount Tauhara Summit loop from Gradwell

6.32km

03:11

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.9

(34)

344

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4. Wairere Falls Track – Wairere Falls loop from Tauriko

5.84km

02:14

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(19)

141

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5. View of the steam clouds – Blue Lake loop from Highlands Park

20.1km

06:43

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(21)

282

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6. Lookout platform (600m) – Te Tihi o Ruru Summit View loop from Kaingaroa Forest

6.30km

02:06

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

(41)

198

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7. 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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(24)

248

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8. 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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4.6

(12)

208

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

6.67km

01:54

150m

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

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The best walks and hikes in Waikato

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

2. View of The Pinnacles – Pinnacles Hut loop from Waiomu

3. Mount Tauhara Summit loop from Gradwell

4. Wairere Falls Track – Wairere Falls loop from Tauriko

5. View of the steam clouds – Blue Lake loop from Highlands Park

6. Lookout platform (600m) – Te Tihi o Ruru Summit View loop from Kaingaroa Forest

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

8. Lake Rotopounamu Walk loop from Tūrangi

9. Hiking loop from Ātiamuri

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

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