Gisborne · Hiking

Te Ara ki Hikurangi

7.1 mi
one way
444 ft
climb
5,580 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Te Ara ki Hikurangi is a 7.1-mile point-to-point route in Gisborne, New Zealand. It runs between about 810 ft and 5,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Ruatoria, about 14 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hikurangi. 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 Te Ara ki Hikurangi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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