Taranaki · Hiking

Kokowai Track

A 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Taranaki, New Zealand.

2.2 mi
one way
2,033 ft
climb
4,013 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Kokowai Track is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Taranaki, New Zealand, inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It runs between about 2,210 ft and 4,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,030 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Egmont Village, about 7.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Henry Peak, Maude Peak and Humphries Castle. Mangakotukutuku Falls and Te Rere-o-Tahurangi Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Volcanoview Campsite and North Egmont Retreat are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Kokowai Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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