Northland · Hiking

Kauri Walks

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand.

Kauri WalksPhoto: Pseudopanax at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.3 mi
round trip
112 ft
climb
1,189 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Kauri Walks is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand, inside Waipoua Forest. It runs between about 1,120 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Ōmāpere, about 9.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Parataiko and Pawakatutu. For camping, Waipoua Forest Campground & Accommodation is within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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