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Walking track
Takitimu Conservation Area
Part of the Te Araroa Trail, this challenging track starts at Princhester Road end and skirts the Waterloo Station to the Aparima Huts.
Distance
22 km
Walking time
8 hrs
Difficulty
Expert
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 5:00 am
10 October 2026
Fine, apart from areas of morning fog, then the odd shower late afternoon and early evening, possibly heavy. Northerlies developing late morning, but easterlies about the coast for a time afternoon and early evening.
11 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies, dying out in the afternoon.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain. Southerlies developing for a time.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
Explore the area
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
Read the reviews below If you've walked this track before, please leave a track review and photos below. Get ready to go Use the Land Safety Code to help you plan, prepare, and stay safe on your trip. Choose the right trip for you - Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather - It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Pack warm clothes and extra food - Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Share your plans and take ways to get help - Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Take care of yourself and each other - Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
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.