Waikato · Hiking

Bell Track

A 8.9-mile point-to-point route in Waikato, New Zealand.

Bell TrackPhoto: Johnragla, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
8.9 mi
one way
558 ft
climb
3,004 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Bell Track is a 8.9-mile point-to-point route in Waikato, New Zealand, inside Pirongia Forest Park. It runs between about 440 ft and 3,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is boardwalk. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Pirongia, about 6.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pirongia, Hihikiwi and Pūāwhē. For camping, Pahautea Hut Campsite and Kaniwhaniwha Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Bell Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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