Sledge Track

Recommended activities Walking, Running More
Apr 24th, 2023

Sledge track - Awesome walk. Highly recommend. Otangane loop - Bloody tough going. Track is well marked and you can make a track out but left at the loop junction up to Pukenaenae lookout is pretty much all bush bashing. From the lookout back to the junction on the other side is better but still some bush bashing required. Lots of hook grass and bush lawyer so highly recommend gators. Even then be prepared to be attacked by the bush lawyer. Quite a bit of mud but no where near as much as what I was expecting after the rain we had with the cyclone. Although this tramp really pushed my limits (put my pack weight up to 12kg) it was so totally worth it for that view. If mud, bush bashing, fighting hook grass and bush lawyer isn't your thing I wouldn't recommend this track. But like I said, the right hand side of the loop isn't quite so bad so maybe an option for you.
Feb 28th, 2023

Lovely walk with great swimming spots
Dec 25th, 2022

Excellent track, and very well maintained tracks. Would be nice to have more signs in the tracks to assure they are on the right track. The drive in is a bit hard woth gravel road and some tight places where only 1 car can fit, so be rrasy for some tight squeezes. The walk was brilliant will be back to do the longer walks.
Dec 17th, 2022

Loved it. Nice easy walk up the Sledge track suitable for families & young kids, theres also a swimming hole if youd like to go for a swim. Can go via the Swing Bridge back to the main Kahuterawa car park if youd like. The hike past the swing bridge is a little challenging but not too bad. Path is well maintained.
Dec 10th, 2022