Auckland · Hiking

Te Ara Hura

51.2 mi
loop
3,839 ft
climb
435 ft
high point
Loop
route

Te Ara Hura is a 51-mile loop in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 440 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,840 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Orapiu, about 1.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puke ō kai and Maunganui. Cascades is within about 3 miles. For camping, Poukaraka Flats Campground is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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.

  • Nearby · Maunganui Lookout Track · Tawa Track · Pearl Bay Walkway

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Te Ara Hura for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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