Mangahao-Makahika Track Start

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About this campsite

Trailhead campsite for the 15km Mangahao Makahika Track on Te Araroa walkway, Horowhenua District, connecting Palmerston North and Levin routes.

Mangahao-Makahika Track Start serves as a trailhead for the 15-kilometre Mangahao Makahika Track, part of the national Te Araroa walkway in the Horowhenua District. This advanced tramping route connects Burtton's Track, located between Palmerston North and Shannon, with the Arapaepae Lookout Trail near Levin, traversing scenic countryside and bush through Tararua Forest Park in the Manawatū region. The walk typically takes six to eight hours depending on direction, with dogs permitted on leash. Contact local authorities to confirm camping arrangements and any restrictions at the track start.

Location

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Common questions about Mangahao-Makahika Track Start

Can you book Mangahao-Makahika Track Start online?

We hold no online booking link for Mangahao-Makahika Track Start, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Mangahao-Makahika Track Start?

Mangahao-Makahika Track Start sits in MWT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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