Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Te Ara Ahi

1.5 mi
round trip: 763 ft
climb: 1,709 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Te Ara Ahi is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,390 ft and 1,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Lake Ōkareka, about 5.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tutaeheke, Tumunui Hill and Kakapiko. For camping, Lake Okaro Campsite and Waipa Forest Camp 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 Te Ara Ahi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.