Waihua Valley Track
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 3,305 ft
- climb
- 2,119 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Waihua Valley Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.7 miles each way (5.4 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 960 ft and 2,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,800 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tāneatua, about 16 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Papanui, Te Ngaere and Matikara. For camping, Lake Aniwhenua Campground 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 Waihua Valley Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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