10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northeasterlies.
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Maungatautari - Rimu Track
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is a mainland ecological island and wildlife sanctuary. Entry fees are required to access this track.
Distance
2 km
Walking time
1 hour
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, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Periods of rain developing in the evening. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Occasional rain, clearing north of Hamilton in the evening but remaining cloudy. Northerlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Maungatautari - Rimu Track
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is a mainland ecological island and wildlife sanctuary. This track is paid entry.
Essential information for Maungatautari - Rimu Track
No dogs
Getting there for Maungatautari - Rimu Track
To reach the visitor centre and Southern Enclosure, travel to Tari Road, Pukeatua. If you're travelling with a GPS, enter: 99 Tari Road, Pukeatua.
Helpful resources
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari This track is part of the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa track database. Herenga ā Nuku has maps and advice about public access to the outdoors . 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. You can access them at 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 .
Before you walk Maungatautari - Rimu 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.