10 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the odd shower, mainly about the ranges. Northerlies.
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1 / 23Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Ngamuwahine Track
This track leads from the end of Ngamuwahine Road and takes you to a junction with the Leyland O'Brien Tramline Track.
Distance
3.99 km
Walking time
1 hr 30 min one way
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
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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Ngamuwahine Track on the map
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About Ngamuwahine Track
Climb over the locked gate which is located to the right of Ngamuwahine Lodge. Follow this track and you will get to the actual start of the DOC track which then climbs up through the bush and crosses a river behind the lodge, before levelling out on a ridge. The track finishes at an intersection with the Leyland O'Brien Tramline Track . Return the same way.
Getting there for Ngamuwahine Track
Take Ngamuwahine Road off SH29. The track starts at the end of the road, past the lodge and into the forest. Use this location on 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 Ngamuwahine Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Ngamuwahine 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.