10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northeasterlies.
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Te Koo Utu tracks
Tucked away in the heart of Cambridge, Lake Te Koo Utu provides a tranquil walking trail in an approximately 1km loop around the lake. Several lookout points and a children's playground make this pushchair-friendly walk perfect for young families.
Distance
1 km
Walking time
5- 20 minutes walking
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
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 Te Koo Utu tracks
Camelia Track 0.5km, 10 minutes walking An easy track which starts at the bottom (Albert Street Carpark) and connects to the Lakeside Track through the Sam Lewis Track. Dogs on lead George Clark Track 0.2km, 5 minutes walking An easy track. Sloping in some section but with no steps. Dogs on lead John Ferguson Track 0.1km, 5 minutes walking A medium track which is sloping with some steps. Dogs on lead Lake Arm Track 0.1km, 5 minutes walking This is a medium track, it is a steep grade with some steps. It connects to the Lakeside track around Lake Te Koo Utu at the bottom. Lakeside Track 1.3km, 20 minutes walking Track around bottom of the lake. An easy track where dogs are allowed off lead. Sam Lewis Track 0.2km, 5 minutes walking An easy track which comes off the Lakeside Track at the bottom of Lake Te Koo Utu and connects to the Camelia Track Dogs on lead Tom Wells Track 0.1km, 5 minutes walking A medium track which is sloping with some steps. Dogs on lead
Essential information for Te Koo Utu tracks
Dog exercise area.
Getting there for Te Koo Utu tracks
Take Hamilton Road until the roundabout intersection with Victoria Street to get to the top of Lake Te Koo Utu. There is parking along Thornton Road or Whitaker Road. For the bottom of Lake Te Koo Utu take Albert Street, there is a carpark off Albert Street.
Helpful resources
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 Te Koo Utu tracks
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.