Wairakau Stream Track
A 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Northland, New Zealand.
- 3.4 mi
- one way
- 1,922 ft
- climb
- 611 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Wairakau Stream Track is a 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Northland, New Zealand, inside Ranfurly Bay Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 0 ft and 610 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,920 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Whangaroa, about 2.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Papakura, Kōwhairoa and Saint Peters. Wairere Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Taupo Bay Holiday Park 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 Wairakau Stream Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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