Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
appeal of many other tracks, especially those in Tongariro National Park, when its isolated
nature is combined with a jetboat tour of the Whanganui River at the end, the Matem-
ateaonga Track becomes one of NZ's great bush adventures.
A return day walk from Kohi Saddle to Omaru Hut (four hours total) provides an excel-
lent sampler of the track, with fantastic views, interesting plant life and a pleasant lunch spot
at the hut.
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Planning
MAPS & BROCHURES
The tramp is covered by
NZTopo50 BJ31
(Strathmore) and
BJ32
(Pipiriki). A simplified
map is included in DOC's
Matemateaonga Track
brochure, but this is not suitable for navig-
ation.
HUTS, CAMPING & LODGES
Ngapurua and Puketotara - none of which have cooking facilities. Free camping is permit-
ted throughout the park, but particularly encouraged at sites where DOC has provided toi-
lets.
