Pukareao Access Track
- 7.4 mi
- round trip
- 5,434 ft
- climb
- 2,712 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pukareao Access Track is an out-and-back trail, 7.4 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,240 ft and 2,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,660 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Minginui, about 6.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whakatau, Te Tawai and Tauwhata. For camping, Mid Okahu Road Campsite and Mangamate 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 Pukareao Access Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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