Waingaro Peak Route
An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 992 ft
- climb
- 4,522 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Waingaro Peak Route is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand, inside Kahurangi National Park. It runs between about 3,590 ft and 4,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 960 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 20 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Xenicus Peak, Waingaro Peak and Mount Gibbs. 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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