Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Ohinetonga Track

A 2.7-mile loop in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

2.7 mi
loop
505 ft
climb
1,488 ft
high point
Loop
route

Ohinetonga Track is a 2.7-mile loop in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,100 ft and 1,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Ōwhango, about 0.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Puka and Mihirangi. For camping, Ruapehu Christian Camp is 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 Ohinetonga Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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