Taranaki · Hiking

Davies Track

An out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Taranaki, New Zealand.

2.3 mi
round trip
2,124 ft
climb
1,889 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Davies Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Taranaki, New Zealand, inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It runs between about 460 ft and 1,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Ōakura, about 3.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Patuhā, Kaitake and Pioke. Te Rere Mahanga is within about 3 miles. For camping, Pukeiti Domain Freedom Campground and Oakura Holiday Park are 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 Davies Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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