Mahia Peninsula Track
- 2.0 mi
- loop
- 849 ft
- climb
- 739 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Mahia Peninsula Track is a 2.0-mile loop in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 160 ft and 740 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 ft of climbing over the route. The nearest town is Māhia Beach, about 2.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mouta Hill, Te Kapu and Taupiri. For camping, Mahia Beach Motel and Holiday Park and Oraka Reserve - Freedom Camping Area 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 Mahia Peninsula Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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