Lake Waikareiti Sandy Bay Track
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 2,250 ft
- climb
- 3,237 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lake Waikareiti Sandy Bay Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.3 miles each way (6.7 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,970 ft and 3,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tuai, about 6.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Taumata Tuau, Kokipō and Pukepuke. Āniwaniwa Falls and Papakorito Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Waikaremoana Holiday Park and Mokau Landing Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Lake Waikareiti Sandy Bay Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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