10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northeasterlies.
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1 / 12Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Rapurapu Kauri Track
This track takes you through a stream several times and to swimming holes and kauri trees.
Distance
5 km
Walking time
1 hr 15 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
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 Rapurapu Kauri Track
This track passed through pine forest and gorse before entering the ngahere (bush). The trail crosses the Rapurapu stream eight times, making for wet feet early on, but the track grade is easy so it is suitable for families if there hasn't been heavy rain prior. Please stick to the boardwalk to view the kauri trees to avoid trampling the tree roots. Return the way you came.
Kauri protection guide
Clean your footwear, tyres and equipment before and after visiting our kauri forests. If you are walking your dog, you should also make sure you clean their paws. Use cleaning stations every time you pass one while you are walking in a park. Stay on the tracks and keep off kauri roots. Stay away from closed tracks. Don't remove soil from, or bring soil into, areas with kauri trees.
Getting there for Rapurapu Kauri Track
Approximately 4 km down SH29 past the Kaimai Summit, heading toward the Waikato side, there’s an unmarked gravel road on the left. This road leads to a parking area where the track begins. Use this location on Google Maps to help 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 Rapurapu Kauri Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Rapurapu Kauri 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.