Waipai - Ruapani Track
- 6.7 mi
- round trip
- 4,256 ft
- climb
- 3,270 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Waipai - Ruapani Track is an out-and-back trail, 6.7 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,100 ft and 3,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,610 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tuai, about 4.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kokipō, Taumata Tuau and Ngāmoko. Āniwaniwa Falls and Papakorito Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Waikaremoana Holiday Park and Rosie Bay 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 Waipai - Ruapani Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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