Rangitaiki River Walk
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,794 ft
- climb
- 1,079 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Rangitaiki River Walk is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 770 ft and 1,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Murupara, about 3.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kakarahonui. For camping, Motor Camp is 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 Rangitaiki River Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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