Visitors climbing stairs on Hakarimata Summit Track

North IslandWaikato

Hakarimata Summit

A steep staircase through forest reaches the summit viewing tower.

2 kmReturn via same route
Brownlee Avenue, Ngāruawāhia

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The trail

Brownlee Avenue, Ngāruawāhia

Access the summit climb from Waterworks Walk. The route rises 335 metres from Brownlee Avenue, with 1,349 steps leading towards views across the Waikato Basin.

Before you go

  • Use the kauri cleaning station and stay on the marked route.
  • DOC warns of falling rocks on narrow Waterworks sections. Keep moving through those sections and be particularly cautious in poor weather.

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Map reference

Hakarimata Summit map area

This point shows the trail area. Use the official trail information to plan your starting point.

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Trail information sourceDepartment of Conservation