Tamahunga, Mt

Opened 2001 as part of the Te Araroa walkway (which aims to run the length of New Zealand), Mt Tamahunga is a short but reasonably hard tramp. Conditions underfoot can be tricky, and although views from the summit are obscured, there is a rocky lookout which provides good views.

For more information on the walk and access information, visit the DOC Tamahunga page

List Status Official
Elevation 437 m (1,434 ft)
Location/List North Island, New Zealand
Region Auckland
Location Coordinates 36° 17′ 56″ S, 174° 42′ 52″ E
Nearest Town/s Warkworth, Aukland
Geology Sedimentary
Recommended Route
Duration Help.gif 4 hours (return)
Distance 4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Start/End Points Omaha Valley Road
Difficulty Help.gif Medium
Track conditions Help.gif Marked Route, Mud
Season Help.gif All year
Sights Bush , Lookout, helicopter pad
Hazards Slippery underfoot

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