Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Rotomahana Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.72 km

Hawaiki Bay

Highlight • Beach

Rest area with toilet

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5.80 km

Ferns and Tall Grasses

Highlight • Forest

7.35 km

Lake Okataina

Highlight • Lake

7.66 km

Oneroa Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.6 km

Bat Colony in the Cliff

Highlight • Cave

13.5 km

Tarawera Trail

Highlight • Trail

15.5 km

View of Lake Rotomahana

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.1 km

Fern Forests

Highlight • Trail

27.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Sunday 5 April

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