Ōpito Point Pā Walk
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 356 ft
- climb
- 159 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ōpito Point Pā Walk is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 160 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is sand. The nearest town is Kūaotunu, about 4.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tahanga and Tamaihu. For camping, Kuaotunu Motor Camp is 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 Ōpito Point Pā Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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