1 and a 1/2 hours return walking track. The loop track to the summit starts behind the shelter and is reasonably steep on parts, but the view from the top is worth the climb. A tower constructed on the summit (640 m) offers panoramic views from the Mamaku Plateau to Mount Ruapehu. This walk is one of 5 'peak walks' to high vantage points within the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park. DIRECTIONS - Take Oropi Road south from Tauranga and turn onto Mountain Road just past Oropi. There is a small car park, public shelter, toilet and picnic area by the road. Alternatively, access Mountain Road from No 2 Road near Te Puke. Walk starts at 10am.
14 July 2010 Family link fuels look into ‘old stuff’
A newcomer to the staff at Te Aroha’s i-Site has found family connections to the early days of the town she didn’t know existed.
