Trains Track is a advanced track, of 15 km. located at -39.522, 174.748, permitted activities are walking and tramping. Walking duration is 4–5 hr. No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.Trains Track alert
Be prepared for slips and winter damage
Take care on this track as there may be slips and winter damage. Be prepared for longer travel times and turn back if unsafe.
First published on 9 October 2025.
Take care on this track as there may be slips and winter damage. Be prepared for longer travel times and turn back if unsafe.
First published on 9 October 2025.
Trains Track
Sunday 04 May 2025, day 01 Trans and Tahupo Hut
Taumatatahi Road up the Trains Track to Trains Hut for lunch.
Then across the Wāitōtara River and up and along the ridge track to Tahupo Hut.
Brian and Simon at Taumatatahi Road end
Photo: Simon
Waitōtara River in the mist Photo: Simon
Simon on the Waitōtara Track Photo: Brian
Brian on the first swing bridge Photo: Simon
Simon on the second swingbridge Photo: Brian
Te Rere o Haupa Photo: Brian
Te Rere o Haupa Photo: Simon
Small falls on the Waitōtara Photo: Simon
Brian arriving at Trains Hut Photo: Simon
Trains Hut Photo: Simon
Inside Trains Hut Photo: Simon
Simon at Trains Hut Photo: Brian
Brian tramping along the ridge Photo: Simon
Brian on the track in sunset light Photo: Simon
Brian arriving at Tahupo Hut Photo: Simon
Tramping route from Taumatatahi Road to Trains Hut and Tahupo Hut
Trains Hut is a Standard hut, located at -39.48, 174.73. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Trains Hut
Monday 05 May 2025, day 02 Puteore Hut return
Tahupo Hut to Puteore Hut return along the ridge track
Kidney fern in the sunlight
Photo: Brian
Taranaki Maunga on the horizon Photo: Simon
Simon at Puteore Hut Photo: Brian
Brian outside Puteore Hut Photo: Simon
Puteore Hut Photo: Brian
View over the Waitōtara Photo: Brian
Simon arriving at Tahupo Hut Photo: Brian
Sunset view from Tahupo Hut Photo: Simon
Tramping route from Tahupo Hut along the ridge track to Puteore Hut and return
Puteore Hut is a Standard hut, located at -39.369, 174.79. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Puteore Hut alert
Puniwhakau Track closure
Due to the removal of an unsafe bridge, the track from Puniwhakau Road end to Puteore Hut is closed until further notice.
First published on 1 May 2025. Last reviewed on 5 August 2025.
Due to the removal of an unsafe bridge, the track from Puniwhakau Road end to Puteore Hut is closed until further notice.
First published on 1 May 2025. Last reviewed on 5 August 2025.
Puteore Hut
Tuesday 06 May 2025, day 03 Back to Taumatatahi Road
Tahupo Hut returning down the ridge track to the Waitōtara River and the famous picnic table.
Then back down Trains track to Taumatatahi Road.
Brian passing an impressive Rata
Photo: Simon
Taranaki Maunga on the horison Photo: Simon
Syme Hut reflection Photo: Brian
Mist In The Valleys Photo: Simon
Brian on the track in the moring sun Photo: Simon
View down the Waitōtara from the swing bridge Photo: Simon
Lunch At The Famous Picnic Table Photo: Simon
Tramping route from Tahupo Hut along the ridge track and down to the Waitōtara to the famous picnic table and out to Taumatatahi Road
Tahupo Hut is a Standard hut, located at -39.433, 174.774. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Tahupo Hut alert
Puniwhakau Track closure
Due to the removal of an unsafe bridge, the track from Puniwhakau Road end to Puteore Hut is closed until further notice.
First published on 1 May 2025. Last reviewed on 5 August 2025.
Due to the removal of an unsafe bridge, the track from Puniwhakau Road end to Puteore Hut is closed until further notice.
First published on 1 May 2025. Last reviewed on 5 August 2025.
Tahupo Hut
