Kakepuku
Kakepuku
Kakepuku is an ancient volcanic crater and is situated within the Kakepuku Historic Reserve. The reserve is home to a tract of original native forest, and also a self-sustaining population of North Island robin. There are also two pa sites within the reserve. Combined with views of the Waipa-Waikato landscape, there is much about Kakepuku to reward any peak bagger.
A brief description of the summit walk is available at the DOC Kakepuku page
| List Status | Official |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Location/List | North Island, New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato/Coromandel |
| Location Coordinates | 38° 3′ 59″ S, 175° 14′ 58″ E |
| Nearest Town/s | Te Awamutu, Hamilton
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| Geology | Volcano |
| Translation | In full: Kakipuku-o-Kahurere ; kaki?: neck; puku?: swollen |
| Recommended Route | |
|---|---|
Duration  |
3 hours (return) |
| Distance | 4.4 km (2.7 mi) |
| Start/End Points | Kakepuku Rd |
| Difficulty |
Medium |
| Track conditions |
Track |
| Season |
All year |
| Sights | Views, Birds, Forest , trig. |
| Hazards | Slippery underfoot |
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