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Walking Tracks

Matamata Tracks

Howarth Memorial Wetlands

Te Aroha is a small town packed with history - and many of the walks in the area highlight some of its history, as well as the beautiful natural setting. Click on the walks below to find out more.

Tracks on Council land and maintained by Council

Mokena Geyser

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Lower Domain Walk

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Upper Domain Walk

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Tui Domain Track

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Whakapipi Lookout (Bald Spur)

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Tracks that cross Council land but are maintained by others
Hamilton Street Track

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Lipsey Track

 

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Horseman's Track

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Wetlands Walk

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Please note, these are only tracks on Council land - you can find out about other local tracks by visiting Te Aroha Visitor Information Centre or  Department of Conservation

Read more: Matamata Tracks

Morrinsville Tracks

Howarth Memorial Wetlands

Te Aroha is a small town packed with history - and many of the walks in the area highlight some of its history, as well as the beautiful natural setting. Click on the walks below to find out more.

Tracks on Council land and maintained by Council

Mokena Geyser

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Lower Domain Walk

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Upper Domain Walk

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Tui Domain Track

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easy tramping trackEasier

tramping track

Whakapipi Lookout (Bald Spur)

 easy tramping trackEasier

tramping track

Tracks that cross Council land but are maintained by others
Hamilton Street Track

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track

Lipsey Track

 

easy tramping trackEasier

tramping track

Horseman's Track

easy tramping trackEasier

tramping track

Wetlands Walk

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walk

 TA92

Please note, these are only tracks on Council land - you can find out about other local tracks by visiting Te Aroha Visitor Information Centre or  Department of Conservation

Read more: Morrinsville Tracks 

Upper Domain Walk

This walk begins on a shared track near the geyser. It features a large Kauri tree and an historic water reservoir. Towards the end of the walk, the path links up with the Lower Domain Walk at the Number 21 Magnesia Spring. Here, there is a choice to finish the loop at the Mokena Geyser or head down to the pools.

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Time 25 minutes one way
Distance covered     1km
Starting point Mokena Geyser
Parking Whitaker Street, Boundary Street, Wilson Street; disabled Parking available opposite spas and at pools.
Dogs Allowed but must be on lead
Wayfinding colour Dark blue

 

Hamilton Street Track

The track starts at the remnants of the historic power station at the end of Hamilton Street. The track is flat at the start, crosses the Tunakohoia Stream and becomes steeper as it goes through the forest to meet up with the Tui-Domain Track. The Tunakohoia Stream is full of boulders and is great for rock hopping.

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15 minutes one way
Starting point End of Hamilton Street
Parking End of Hamilton Street
Dogs Allowed on lead
Wayfinding colour Purple

Lower Domain Walk

This is a short, relatively flat walk, making it ideal for families. Features along the walk include the Number 20 Iron Spring and Number 21 Magnesia Spring. The walk finishes at Swim Zone Te Aroha.

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Time 20 minutes 
Distance covered 600m
Starting point Mokena Geyser or next to Swim Zone Te Aroha
Parking Whitaker Street, Boundary Street; disabled parking on Koromiko Street
Dogs Allowed but must be on lead
Wayfinding colour Pink