Manawatū-Whanganui · Hiking

Te Arapiki o Tawhaki

2.2 mi
loop
867 ft
climb
1,531 ft
high point
Loop
route

Te Arapiki o Tawhaki is a 2.2-mile loop in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Pūkaha / Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre Reserve. It runs between about 1,000 ft and 1,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 870 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Eketāhuna, about 6.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pukaha / Mount Bruce, Tawera and Mount Munro. For camping, Eketahuna Camping Ground 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 Te Arapiki o Tawhaki for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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