3238 - 42 Traverse

3238 - 42 Traverse - 25th-26th April 2026

The 42 Traverse is a 46 km multi-use track through the Tongariro Forrest Conservation Area. We will be doing the first part from Kapoor Road which is a 4WD track and mainly downhill. The 42 Traverse leads through fantastic native forest and the awesome Canyon valley. There are superb views back to the volcanoes of Tongariro National Park.  

The route is an old logging road that gets its name from the original 'State Forest 42'. It is popular for a range of activities: “Mount to Sea” mountain biking, four-wheel driving (summer only), horse riding, fishing, hunting and is part of the Te Araroa trail.

We are planning to start the track he from Kapoor Road, off SH47 to the just after the turn-off to Te Araroa trail – estimated 15km/5+hrs. Camping near Waione Stream which is in the middle of the 42 traverse. The next day we follow the Waione/Cokers track (Mangatetepopo stream) on to Access Rd 3 for about 6km before joining SH46 - finishing up from the outdoor pursuit centre – estimated 15km/5+hrs

There are multiple unbridged stream crossings on this track. These can rise rapidly after rain and may not be safe to cross. Will assess in regards to the amount of rainfall before doing this track.