3230 - Mangorewa Track

Just 20km north of Rotorua lies one of the Bay of Plenty’s quieter gems — the Mangorewa Track. If you like your tramps green, peaceful, and accompanied by the sound of a river beside you all day, this one’s for you.

 

The track follows the Mangorewa River upstream through gorgeous podocarp forest. Think towering rimu and tawa, nikau palms and ferns. Tūī provide the soundtrack, kererū swoop about, and fantails may escort us for sections.

 

Underfoot, expect variety. There are well-formed sections, but also roots, uneven patches, and several stream crossings to keep things interesting. Wet feet are likely so bring dry socks and shoes.   

 

The river is the star of the track: clear pools, little waterfalls, and swimming holes (bring a swimsuit if it’s a hot day). The track climbs gently as we head deeper into the valley, with steady elevation gain rather than anything brutal. Depending on river levels, we will either complete the loop track by walking down the Mangorewa Stream or we can return the way we came if the river is too high. It’s not technically hard, but the terrain may be muddy and slippery,

 

Distance: Approximately 9 km return

Time: 6 hours (depending on pace and river levels)

Grade: Moderate

Trip Leaders:

Lynette Morris 0210734519

Cathy Dickson 021353561

Leader:	Lynette Morris / Cathy Dickson	Phone:
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Transport (van):		TBD