Manuka Bay Track
- 2.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,317 ft
- climb
- 389 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Manuka Bay Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 10 ft and 390 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,150 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Gore Bay, about 3.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Seddon. For camping, Hurunui Mouth Camping Grounds and Gore Bay Central Campground 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 Manuka Bay Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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