Canterbury · Hiking

Pacific Lookout Track

0.5 mi
round trip
564 ft
climb
1,724 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pacific Lookout Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Waipapa Bay Mororimu Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,400 ft and 1,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Kaikōura, about 15 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Balance Rock, Jacobs Ladder and Sullivans Knob. For camping, Okiwi Bay Campsite is within about 6 miles. 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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