Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Leyland O'Brien Walkway

4.2 mi
round trip: 1,937 ft
climb: 1,312 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Leyland O'Brien Walkway is an out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.4 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, inside Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. It runs between about 560 ft and 1,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tauriko, about 8.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Waianuanu and Kaikaikaroro. For camping, Top Flat and Hamilton Point are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 · Leyland O'Brien Tramway Track · Short Loop · Old Maori Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Leyland O'Brien Walkway for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.