Northland · Hiking

Pateke Loop

A 1.5-mile loop in Northland, New Zealand.

1.5 mi
loop
618 ft
climb
328 ft
high point
Loop
route

Pateke Loop is a 1.5-mile loop in Northland, New Zealand, inside Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve. It runs between about 10 ft and 330 ft above sea level, with roughly 620 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kororāreka / Russell, about 7.2 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Tawa Hill and Pukehuia. For camping, Urupukapuka Bay Campsite and Cable Bay Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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