10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northerlies.
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1 / 8Pureora Forest Park
Hauhungaroa Track
Traverse the Hauhungaroa Range.
Distance
45 km
Walking time
3 days
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Taumarunui forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy in the morning, clearing in the afternoon with increasing fine spells. Periods of rain developing late evening. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Occasional rain. Light winds, then northwesterlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Hauhungaroa Track on the map
See the full route on the map
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Link Road to Bog Inn Hut
Time: 3 hr 30 min Distance: 7.8 km Starting from Link Road, follow the Mount Pureora from Link Road track to Mount Pureora and continuing past to join the Timber Trail about 1km further along. Staying on the Timber Trail for approximately 2.5km, the track then splits - take the left hand side and follow it to join the Bog Inn Track and drop down the southern ridge of the mountain to Bog Inn Hut.
Bog Inn Hut to Waihaha Hut
Time: 8 hr 30 min Distance: 19.3 km After skirting the bog, climb the ridge to Mt Weraroa (3 hr), turn east and drop steeply to the Waihora Track junction (1 hr 30 min). The track continues onto the Waihaha Hut (4 hr).
Waihaha Hut to Hauhungaroa Hut
Time: 7 hr Distance: 11.7 km Continue upstream from the Waihaha Hut on the true left of the Waihaha River. Just to the south of Te Awaiti Stream, the track turns southwest and climbs the ridge onto the crest of the Hauhungaroa Range. Follow the crest south and the track continues to the Hauhungaroa Hut.
Hauhungaroa Hut to Mangakahu Valley Road
Time: 2 hr 30 min Distance: 4.5km From Hauhungaroa Hut, follow the crest south past Mt Motere, then descend to the Mangakahu Valley head and the road end.
Essential information for Hauhungaroa Track
This is an advanced tramping route that requires navigation skills and good fitness to cover the distance and navigate obstacles, steep inclines/declines, and river crossings.
Getting there for Hauhungaroa Track
The track starts from Link Road. From SH30, turn onto Maraeroa Road, then Barryville Road, then Link Road. The start of the track is about 14 km along Link Road. The carpark is on the opposite side of the road to the track entrance. Note, the track on the same side as the car park is a different track. 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 Hauhungaroa Track
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Before you walk Hauhungaroa 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.