Northland · Hiking

Pukenui Forest Loop

An out-and-back trail, 4.1 miles each way (8.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand.

4.1 mi
round trip
1,565 ft
climb
845 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pukenui Forest Loop is an out-and-back trail, 4.1 miles each way (8.2 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand, inside Pukenui Forest. It runs between about 450 ft and 840 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Whangārei, about 3.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rawhitiroa, Hurupaki and Maunu. For camping, Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Pukenui Forest Loop for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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