Kakepuku Historic Reserve
Kakepuku Historic Reserve
Kakepuku Historic Reserve
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Carolina G
Ngahinapouri, New Zealand10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Nice refreshing hike. The views were really nice. Some steep parts but not bad. It was really easier than I expected. Some people were running up the mountain, that impossible for me.
Written 5 August 2024
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Casey G
Cambridge, New Zealand187 contributions
Jan 2022
Great hike! Mr 7 and Miss 12 managed this walk. Unfortunately it was cloudy so we did t get the. Jew we had hoped for but was still a fun day out!
Written 10 January 2022
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puketawai2017
Te Awamutu, New Zealand34 contributions
Mar 2019
We headed off on a warm March day for the top of Kakepuku Mt. Loved this walk to the top and felt the special significance and spirit of this place, a stunning area. How lucky are we to have this beautiful reserve on our doorstep.
Written 18 February 2020
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Dec 2023 • Friends
The walk is pleasant when you get to the treeline, even on a hot day. The track is well maintained but it can be muddy in places. The big issue is the view from the top is incredibly disappointing as it is blocked by scrub that should have been cleared. Even when Maori lived up there there were no trees to block the view so its crazy they can't at least be trimmed a bit now. The lookout platform is effectively pointless.
Written 2 January 2024
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jlynch22
Te Awamutu, New Zealand9 contributions
Jun 2019
Kakepuku is a beautiful mountain with a great walk to the summit. It is a tough walk but is definitely worth it. The bird life is great and the views are amazing.
Written 7 August 2019
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Matic
Maribor, Slovenia8 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
The trail has a few steeper parts at the top half, but nothing too challenging (it took me just under an hour to get to the top). You should be wearing sneakers or hiking boots because it's slippery in some parts. Dogs aren't allowed as there are traps for rodents. At the top, there is a small scenic tower from where you can see the region around you.
Written 16 June 2019
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Savvysav123
Pincher creek10 contributions
Mar 2019
Awesome walk and great views. Well marked out trail. It got steep near the top over 400 steps. Well worth the climb.
Written 1 March 2019
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jillybee2015
Te Awamutu, New Zealand11 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
The track up this mountain is well marked & takes approximately 1 hour . On the way up you are rewarded with views out to the east across farmland to another mountain, Maungatautiri.
Towards the top the grassy path gives way to steps which take you through the welcome arch and to the climbable tower. Informative plaques provide local Māori & geographical history.
It is a popular climb for locals & visitors , some doing it weekly for fitness. It’s a good afternoon walk & a reasonable challenge. I always enjoy it.
Towards the top the grassy path gives way to steps which take you through the welcome arch and to the climbable tower. Informative plaques provide local Māori & geographical history.
It is a popular climb for locals & visitors , some doing it weekly for fitness. It’s a good afternoon walk & a reasonable challenge. I always enjoy it.
Written 28 August 2018
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Pete C
London, UK64 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
The trail starts off quite easy, and gradually increases until the steps, nearly there now. There are benches along the way to sit and view, one small tower en-route and a large tower at the top with the trig point. The views here are obscured by overgrown trees and shrub. The 'locals' need to pull their fingers out and get up there and cut them down, and before you go into an Eco rant, they must have felled hundreds of trees to build the track, so wind your necks in. A good walk, interesting foliage, don't touch the red flowers, poisonous.
Written 4 February 2018
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Taratat
Te Awamutu, New Zealand302 contributions
Dec 2017
I enjoy this walk as the views are great. Takes me about an hour 40 to get to the summit. View from there is hidden by trees though. Track is well maintained. Good parking area.
Written 23 December 2017
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