Auckland · Hiking

Ruahine Lookout Track

1.2 mi
round trip
1,188 ft
climb
1,191 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ruahine Lookout Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 70 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tryphena, about 2.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ruahine and Windy Hill. For camping, Medlands Beach Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ruahine Lookout Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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