2,087 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
353 ft
High Point

Ruakuri Walk Details

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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waikato District
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Department Of Conservation

A real highlight of the Waitomo area, this spectacular loop walk takes you through a forested gorge, past natural sculpted cliffs and under low limestone arches.

The track follows the stream and then winds up around a network of limestone bluffs and outcrops before descending down to the Ruakuri Natural Bridge viewing platform.The entrance to the viewing platform is dark, so take care when walking down the steps. The platform extends out over a large cavernous tunnel where you can see large speleothems (stalactites and stalagmites) and a stream running along the bottom.

Glowworms illuminate the banks of the track at night. The best place to see them is at either side of the main bridge.

Picnicking
The grassed area near the Ruakuri Caves carpark contains picnic tables, a grassed area for children to run around, and toilets. There is also a coin gas BBQ on site - $1 for 25 mins of use.

Source: Department Of Conservation

More Stats for Ruakuri Walk hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    40 ft
  • Altitude min
    288 ft
  • Altitude start
    288 ft
  • Altitude end
    328 ft
  • Grade
    1.9%
  • Grade max
    -9.2%
  • Grade min
    12.3%
  • Distance climb
    1,476 ft
  • Distance down
    610 ft
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