11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Periods of rain developing in the evening. Northwesterlies.
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1 / 2Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Kaimai Summit Loop Track
This easy, peaceful walking track lingers beside a small freshwater stream then follows a short ridge before dropping back down to meet up with the road 50 m below the carpark
Distance
0.63 km
Walking time
20 min
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
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
Waikato forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies developing before dawn.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies, turning westerly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Kaimai Summit Loop Track
Time required: 20 mins This walk showcases excellent examples of large canopy trees, understory, ground plants, lichens, ferns, orchids and epiphytes. The Kaimai lookout over the Waikato plains is two hundred metres down the road. The track starts at the northern end of the gravelled carpark opposite the freshwater spring. Leaving the summit car park, follow the North-South Track for about 10 min until reaching a track junction. Take the loop walk which follows a short ridge before dropping back down to meet up with the road 50 m below the carpark.
Essential information for Kaimai Summit Loop Track
This is a short excursion and can be described as easy, however the track crosses a small stream which could be impassable after heavy rain and is therefore classified as a tramping track.
Getting there for Kaimai Summit Loop Track
This track is located at the Kaimai Summit on SH29. The unsigned gravel carpark is on the northern side of the road, opposite the fresh water spring. Use this location in Google Maps to 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 Kaimai Summit Loop Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Kaimai Summit 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.