This track ascends almost 1 km. Follow the track from the Mokena Geyser in the Te Aroha Domain up the well benched track for 45 minutes to the Whakapipi Lookout which offers views over the Hauraki Plains. The Kaimai-Mamaku Conservation Park begins just above the lookout. The track continues through a small saddle and then steeply up for another two hours to reach the summit. The track becomes steep and the surface is rough.

The summit of Mt Te Aroha provides 360-degree views across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Ruapehu, Ngāuruhoe and Taranaki are visible on a clear day. Be prepared for alpine weather conditions at the summit. Return to Te Aroha via the same track (most direct route) or take the track signposted ‘Dog Kennel Flat’ to loop back around the mountain, via the Tui Ridge and Tui Mine Tracks, past the Tui Mine site, the Tui Link Track and along the foothills via the Tui Domain Track.

Te Aroha Tracks

Walking time: 2.5 hours 1 way, 4-5 hours return; 5-6 hours if returning via Tui Mine site
Difficulty: Medium-Hard