10 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the odd shower, mainly about the ranges. Northerlies.
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1 / 18Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
A challenging east-west crossing of the Kaimai Ranges featuring stream crossings and historic tramways.
Distance
12.8 km
Walking time
6 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Wairere Falls Track closed
Weather outlook
Bay of Plenty forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
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.
12 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers clearing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with a few showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
This east-west traverse of the Kaimai Ranges offers a mix of stream crossings and historic tramway paths, and can be walked in either direction. It also provides access to multi-day tramps via the North-South Track. Starting at the end of Whakamarama Road, the route begins on the Pā Kereru Track, which descends 600 m to a junction. From here, take the Ngamarama Track to the right, following an old tramline until you reach a clearing. The trail then veers away from the tramline, climbing a steep ridge before joining another tramline heading southwest. After this, the path descends into the Waiteariki basin, where it crosses two streams and meets the junction with the North-South Track . Continuing westward for about an hour, the trail descends the steep western slopes of the Kaimai Range to reach the farmland below. The marked route crosses private land, so it’s important to stay on the track as you head toward Te Tuhi Road.
Essential information for Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
There are several small stream crossings on this track, some are rock hopping, some are crossed by balancing on logs. Always look up and follow the orange triangles as there were a couple of times on the track that while looking down you could veer off on an unmarked track. No dogs allowed. There is a toilet at the car park in Whakamarama.
Getting there for Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
Located within the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park, this walk begins at the end of Whakamarama Road, just north of Tauranga off SH2. It can also be walked from the other end starting at Te Tuhi Road which is off Old Te Aroha Road. Here are the Google Maps links to find your way to Whakamarama Road and Te Tuhi Road .
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 Ngamarama/Te Tuhi Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Ngamarama/Te Tuhi 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.