Leave Hamilton at 8.00, drive via Karangahake Gorge; turn right shortly before Waikino, drive to Waitawheta Camp (former school) and turn right again, park at end of Franklin Road at 9.30. Follow timber tramway for as far as you like through dramatic gorge ending at the Waitawheta hut. Expect wet feet from a couple of un-bridged river crossings. Average (flat but full day walk).
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