Bay of Plenty · Hiking

Western Okataina Track

2.3 mi
round trip: 1,869 ft
climb: 1,491 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Western Okataina Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 960 ft and 1,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,120 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Rotoiti, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rangitoto Peak. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

Nearby · Redwood Walk · Mangorewa Track · Pūraho Track

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Western Okataina Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.