Waipoua Coastal Track
- 12.3 mi
- round trip
- 862 ft
- climb
- 144 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Waipoua Coastal Track is an out-and-back trail, 12 miles each way (25 miles round trip) in Northland, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 140 ft above sea level, with roughly 420 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is sand. The nearest town is Ōmāpere, about 15 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pukekaitui and Maunganui. For camping, Waipoua Forest Campground & Accommodation 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Waipoua Coastal Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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