Whakataka Hut Track
- 5.5 mi
- round trip
- 3,091 ft
- climb
- 3,792 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Whakataka Hut Track is an out-and-back trail, 5.5 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It runs between about 3,050 ft and 3,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,850 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tuai, about 14 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whakapau, Te Peekeotumariu and Ahikaroa. Tauwhare Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Orangihikoia Campsite and Te Taita A Makoro 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 Whakataka Hut Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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