Not wanting to put you off but I went around this time last year and saw no sign on the tracks of the ngamuwahine loop track.
I usually base my initial judgement of the area on that.
You may be better off with wairere falls. Get up early to beat the tourists and if you walk towards the North South track you can't miss the clearings.
Very flat so easy to get lost but remember to slowly walk West and you'll find the North South track.
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