Mangapurua Track
- 6.6 mi
- one way
- 1,996 ft
- climb
- 2,132 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Mangapurua Track is a 6.6-mile point-to-point route in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,090 ft and 2,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,000 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Waimarino, about 16 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mangapurua, Peak and Morinui. For camping, Mangapurua Trig Campsite and Mosley's 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 Mangapurua Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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