Walking & HikingHawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay New Zealand 🇳🇿
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First published 18 Oct 2022 · Last reviewed 10 Nov 2026 · Source: DOC (opens in a new tab)
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7 Reviews
What a impressive giant! 100% worth the walk. If you are feeling adventurous and got 2-3 hours to spare, continue on the Ngamoko track up to the peak. It's a in parts steep and difficult track but rewards you with a great view of the lake. (Not so much from the actually peak, too many trees obstructing the view, but about 30 min before is a good lookout)
Very nice walk, short and easy!
Mystical after heavy rain. To make it shorter take a right hand sided route. 10min to intersection and another few to rata tree.
Beautiful forest walk manageable by 60yo of ave fitness
Easy and well maintained 30min track. Rest area at the big rata tree too. Very peaceful. Greetings, Kalfi
The track starts in the inner curve, then you get to the 30 min. loop and from there it's a 5 min. walk
It was a huge Rata tree!I was impressed!!