Erua Tramway Trail
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 339 ft
- climb
- 2,621 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Erua Tramway Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,460 ft and 2,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Waimarino, about 1.5 miles south of the trailhead. Tupapakurua Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mangahuia Camping Ground and Mangahuia 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 Erua Tramway Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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