Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Pohatu Track

1.7 mi
round trip
2,168 ft
climb
1,496 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pohatu Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 620 ft and 1,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tāneatua, about 17 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tokanui, Kiokio and Kahiaroa. For camping, Te Pakau 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 Pohatu Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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