Northland · Hiking

Peninsula Loop Walk

2.2 mi
round trip: 680 ft
climb: 144 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Peninsula Loop Walk is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand, inside Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 0 ft and 140 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Ōakura, about 5.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hansens Hill. For camping, Waikahoa Bay Campsite and Otamure Bay (Whananaki) 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Peninsula Loop Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.