Te Aroha Summit Track ascends almost 1 km from Te Aroha town to the top of Mt Te Aroha.
Follow the track from the Mokena Geyser in the Te Aroha Domain up the well benched track for 45 minutes to the Whakapipi Lookout. From the lookout, you can enjoy views over the Hauraki Plains.
The Kaimai-Mamaku Conservation Park begins just above the lookout. The track continues through a small saddle and then steeply up for another two hours to reach the summit. The track is steep and the surface is rough.
Mount Te Aroha provides 360 degree views across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Ruapehu, Ngāuruhoe and Taranaki are visible on a clear day. Be prepared for alpine weather conditions at the summit.
Return to Te Aroha via the same track (this is the most direct route). Alternatively, you can return via the Tui Mine Track for a longer loop, or via Waiorongomai Saddle and Tui Saddle for an even longer day walk.
