Hawke's Bay · Hiking

North Whetu Bivvy track

0.8 mi
round trip
901 ft
climb
5,140 ft
high point
Out and back
route

North Whetu Bivvy track is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, inside Kaweka Forest Park. It runs between about 4,340 ft and 5,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Whetū and North Kaweka. For camping, Mangatainoka Hot Springs and Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite 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 North Whetu Bivvy track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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