Tasman · Hiking

Parapara Peak Track (DoC)

5.3 mi
round trip: 4,656 ft
climb: 4,144 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Parapara Peak Track (DoC) is an out-and-back trail, 5.3 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand. It runs between about 290 ft and 4,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,200 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Tākaka, about 5.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Parapara Peak. For camping, Hack And Stay and River Inn are 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 Parapara Peak Track (DoC) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.