11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Periods of rain developing west of Tauranga late evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
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1 / 10Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Eliza Mine Loop Track
Evidence of the past can be savoured today as trampers walk through the Eliza Mine Loop Track.
Distance
8.2 km
Walking time
4 - 5 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Eliza Mine Loop Track closed
Weather outlook
Bay of Plenty forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Eliza Mine Loop Track
From Thompson’s Track car park, the walking track descends an old bulldozed path, crossing Waitekohe Stream, which is easily crossed in normal flow, before joining the Old Eliza Mine Pack Track. It then climbs to an old pack track once used to transport supplies to the mine. Following the gully above the stream, the track reaches the Mt Eliza junction after about an hour. From here, a steep ridge leads to the Eliza Mine area. A small clearing marks the site of the former miner’s camp and ore testing plant. The track then sidles around Mt Eliza’s steep slopes. The main mine entrance is to the left, while the right-hand track leads to a short prospecting drive before continuing 40 minutes up to the Mt Eliza summit. Return to the pack track junction and follow it up the valley, crossing Waitekohe Stream before zigzagging up to meet Thompson’s Track. Follow this rough road back to the car park, watching for 4WD vehicles and mountain bikes.
Huts and campsites
If you are travelling to Motutapere Hut , continue on the Eliza Pack Track past the summit to the junction with the North South Track, and take the right hand track; the hut is a 30-minute walk north from this junction. This cozy three-bunk hut is managed by the Thames Valley Deerstalkers Association, with space for tents nearby. A rocky platform just above the hut offers great views over Bay of Plenty farmland and Tauranga Harbour—an ideal spot to watch the sunrise.
Getting there for Eliza Mine Loop Track
Eliza Mine Loop Track is on Thompsons Track off SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Eliza Mine Loop Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Eliza Mine Loop Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.