10 October 2026
Cloudy periods with the odd shower, mainly about the ranges. Northerlies.
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1 / 4Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park
Waitengaue Track
Enjoy walking along the former Waitengaue bush tramway on this track that takes you to Waitawheta Hut.
Distance
8.8 km
Walking time
4 hr one way
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Northern Kaimai track closures
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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Waitengaue Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
About Waitengaue Track
From Woodland Road, the track follows the fence line and crosses Wairoa Stream. At the next junction, take the Waitengaue Track westwards before crossing the Waitengaue Stream twice. The track then follows the river and a side creek before climbing over a saddle. The Waitengaue Track continues along the tramway with a river crossing and then follows a tributary. After crossing a steep saddle, the track descends into the Waitawheta valley. Turn right at the junction and walk 100 m to another junction. The Waitawheta Hut is 100 m up from here. Return the way you came.
Huts and campsites
Waitawheta Hut
Getting there for Waitengaue Track
Waitengaue Track begins on Woodland Road, off SH2 north of Katikati. 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 Waitengaue Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Waitengaue 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.