Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Orange Trail

0.8 mi
loop
497 ft
climb
601 ft
high point
Loop
route

Orange Trail is a 0.8-mile loop in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, inside Minden Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 240 ft and 600 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Te Puna, about 2.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Minden Peak. For camping, Fernland Natural Springs and Omokoroa Holiday Park are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 · Minden Bush Walk · Short Loop · Old Maori Track

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Conditions and forecast

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

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