Marlborough · Hiking

Takorika Main Track

An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand.

1.8 mi
round trip
2,228 ft
climb
2,303 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Takorika Main Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Marlborough, New Zealand. It runs between about 290 ft and 2,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Havelock, about 1.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Takorika. For camping, Havelock Holiday Park and Moetapu Bay Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Takorika Main Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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