Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs

This is a tramp. Not a walk. The weather can change. But hot pools at both ends. See DOC. or go with a tramping club. Is

This is a tramp. Not a walk. The weather can change. But hot pools at both ends. See DOC. or go with a tramping club. Is a long drive to the start at the Elm Trees. Can camp there. Know how to leave n...

Worth the drive.

This is a great day walk if you have average fitness. It follows the Mohaka River most of the way with some great views. You can even have a soak in the Mangatainoka hot pools when you get back.

Great 3 hr tramp

A 1.5 hr drive from central Hastings, directions on the DOC website. Approx 80km one way drive, 20 on unsealed roads. Track from end of Makahu Rd is a 2hr 10 minute walk to Te Puia hut and a further 4...

hot springs in the bush. can drive on a gravel road to first pool. need to tramp 3 hours and camp for the next pool

hot springs in the bush. can drive on a gravel road to first pool. need to tramp 3 hours and camp for the next pool. this is New Zealand bush country. it is not a "sunday walk". so need to be bush tr...

Awesome walk

It takes a while to drive to the carpark but it's worth it. The walk itself is beautiful as you walk along the river. The hut is good and has a great view of the river. Another 45 minute walk gets you...