Maungakawa
Also known as Te Tapui Loop Track
A pleasant bush walk in Te Tapui Scenic Reserve that loops to Maungakawa peak. A viewing tower provides good views across to the Kaimai Ranges and Firth of Thames on a clear day.
| List Status | Unofficial |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) |
| Location/List | North Island, New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato/Coromandel |
| Location Coordinates | 37° 48′ 30″ S, 175° 36′ 39″ E |
| Nearest Town/s | Matamata, Cambridge, Morrinsville
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| LINZ Topographic map/s | BD35 Matamata |
| Geology | Volcano |
| Recommended Route | |
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Duration  |
DOC time: 3-4 hrs return |
| Distance | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Start/End Points | Car-park on Piakonui Rd |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Sights | Views, Bush |
Getting There
Access to the walking track is from the west side of the reserve from Piakonui Rd.
From Morrinsville; Piakonui Rd is off Paratu Rd, off Morrinsville-Walton Rd. From Matamata; Piakonui Rd is off Piakoiti Rd, off Morgan Rd.
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Route Options
From the car park, the track leads a short distance into the bush before splitting in two directions. The track to the right is shorter (about an hour to the trig) but does involve a steady climb to the summit and lookout tower. The track to the left is more gentle but quite a bit longer: suggested DOC times 2-3 hours to the summit.