Hawke's Bay · Hiking

Opureke Track

3.5 mi
round trip
4,389 ft
climb
3,539 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Opureke Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.1 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,140 ft and 3,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,010 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Minginui, about 22 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Opureke. Waipunga Falls and Waipunga Falls are within about 3 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 Opureke Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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