Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River
- 57.8 mi
- one way
- 5,031 ft
- climb
- 2,794 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - e National Park to Whanganui River is a 58-mile point-to-point route in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, inside Whanganui National Park. It runs between about 180 ft and 2,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,030 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Raetihi, about 21 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Otaihanga and Whirinaki. For camping, John Coull Campsite and Mangapurua 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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