Otamatuna Ridge Track
- 8.2 mi
- round trip
- 6,537 ft
- climb
- 2,343 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Otamatuna Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 8.2 miles each way (16 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 530 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,060 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tāneatua, about 24 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Okopeka. For camping, Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite and Omahuru Campsite are within about 6 miles. 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 Otamatuna Ridge Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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