The Mangaone Track

Did the Mangaone Track yesterday and doing it again tomorrow. It’s a pleasant 6 km walk, but with a huge variety of scenery. I was amazed there was only one other group of people on the track the day we did it.

You can start at Mangaone North Road (Te Horo) or Mangaone South Road (Reikorangi). We started at Mangaone North Road, and I think this was the best way to do it.

The first km or two is basically a 4WD path, so fairly easy going. Mainly uphill but a modest slope.

There are a few stream crossings. You can do them without getting wet if you aim well. But be prepared to have the shoes a bit wet.

After one goes through a couple of fields, and past a house with five very loud agressive pig dogs (in kennels thankfully) you then hit the more traditional NZ bushwalk.

The trail is well signposted but there are one or two spots where you have to think about it.

A nice rest stop.

By this bridge is a rather nice swimming hole, and picnic area.

And the view below from the big swingbridge.

As I said, a very pleasant walkable track. Well worth doing if you have half a day. You just need to have two cars so you have one at the exit and entry. Of course it helps when you are staying next to one of the entrances.