Waikato · Hiking

Pouakani Totora Tree Walk

0.5 mi
round trip
274 ft
climb
1,823 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pouakani Totora Tree Walk is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,770 ft and 1,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Whakamaru, about 11 miles west of the trailhead. For camping, Ngaherenga Campsite 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 Pouakani Totora Tree Walk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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