Waikato - Pureora Forest - Ketemaringi Route - Camping at 940m

A short but rewarding walk for a weekend. Will camp at 940m!
10.7 km one way
Expert: Route

See track info
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/waikato/places/pureora-forest-park/things-to-do/ketemaringi-track/

Forest Info
https://www.alpinesports.org.nz/assets/Uploads/pureora-forest-park-brochure.pdf

[𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞]
⛺Strong tent or bivvy with guy ropes. Will camp at the summit!
🥶Sleeping bag, thermals, other warm layers for spending night on summit.
🧥Rain jacket, pants.
📱Smartphone in waterproof case loaded with 🛰️ navigation apps. Suggestions: Maps.me(free), NZTopo50(paid, offline).
Check tracks, roads inside forest show up and are downloaded for offline use. Power bank🔋.
🔦Head torch, spare batteries.
🔺Pack liner to keep things dry.
🛏️Sleeping mat.

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🦯Two Hiking Poles
🛰️Dedicated GPS navigator/smartwatch with built in compass.
🔺Water filter.
📡Personal Locator Beacon. I have one for the group.
🗺️Paper map of forest.
🔺Emergency blanket(reflective foil) stored in pocket.

[𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫]
🍩🍕 Enough for three days + surplus.
💧Water treatment tablets from pharmacy.