Auckland · Hiking

Tarata Loop Track

0.4 mi
round trip: 286 ft
climb: 384 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Tarata Loop Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 170 ft and 380 ft above sea level, with roughly 50 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Ōmiha, about 1.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rangiona, Puke ō kai and Maunganui. Cascades is within about 3 miles. For camping, Poukaraka Flats Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Tarata Loop Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.