Northland · Hiking

Puketi Nature Trail

0.7 mi
loop: 331 ft
climb: 1,131 ft
high point: Loop
route

Puketi Nature Trail is a 0.7-mile loop in Northland, New Zealand, inside Puketī Forest. It runs between about 890 ft and 1,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Waipapa, about 7.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Manginangina. Merumeru Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Puketi Recreation Area Campsite is 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.

Nearby · Te Araroa - 01 Northland - d Kereikeri (Stone Store) to Waitangi Bridge · Kauri Walks · Charlie's Rock walkway

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Puketi Nature Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.