Trains Track is a advanced track, of 15 km. located at -39.521, 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 are slips and other winter damage. Be prepared for longer travel times and turn back if unsafe.
First published on 9 October 2025. Last reviewed on 17 December 2025.
Take care on this track as there are slips and other winter damage. Be prepared for longer travel times and turn back if unsafe.
First published on 9 October 2025. Last reviewed on 17 December 2025.
Trains Track
Sunday 04 May 2025, day 01 Trains Hut 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
📷 Simon
Waitōtara River in the mist 📷 Simon
Simon on the Waitōtara Track 📷 Brian
Brian on the first swing bridge 📷 Simon
Simon on the second swingbridge 📷 Brian
Te Rere o Haupa 📷 Brian
Te Rere o Haupa 📷 Simon
Small falls on the Waitōtara 📷 Simon
Brian arriving at Trains Hut 📷 Simon
Trains Hut 📷 Simon
Inside Trains Hut 📷 Simon
Simon at Trains Hut 📷 Brian
Brian tramping along the ridge 📷 Simon
Brian on the track in sunset light 📷 Simon
Brian arriving at Tahupo Hut 📷 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
📷 Brian
Taranaki Maunga on the horizon 📷 Simon
Simon at Puteore Hut 📷 Brian
Brian outside Puteore Hut 📷 Simon
Puteore Hut 📷 Brian
View over the Waitōtara 📷 Brian
Simon arriving at Tahupo Hut 📷 Brian
Sunset view from Tahupo Hut 📷 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 12 November 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 12 November 2025.
Puteore Hut
Tuesday 06 May 2025, day 03 Tahupo Hut 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
📷 Simon
Taranaki Maunga on the horison 📷 Simon
Syme Hut reflection 📷 Brian
Mist In The Valleys 📷 Simon
Brian on the track in the moring sun 📷 Simon
View down the Waitōtara from the swing bridge 📷 Simon
Lunch At The Famous Picnic Table 📷 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 12 November 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 12 November 2025.
Tahupo Hut
