Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - c Govan Wilson Road to Puhoi Valley
- 23.3 mi
- one way
- 3,970 ft
- climb
- 1,229 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - c Govan Wilson Road to Puhoi Valley is a 23-mile point-to-point route in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 60 ft and 1,230 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,970 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. Dogs are not allowed. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pūhoi, about 2.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sugar Loaf and Moir Hill. For camping, Remiger Bush Campsite and Schischka Campground are 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.
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