Waikato · Hiking

Otara Bay Lynch Track

0.4 mi
round trip: 465 ft
climb: 181 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Otara Bay Lynch Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 180 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tairua, about 3.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kohungahunga, Pourewa and Puke Paukena / Pumpkin Hill. For camping, Tairua Holiday Park and Pauanui Glade Holiday Park 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 Otara Bay Lynch Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.