Te Puru Track
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,117 ft
- climb
- 2,255 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Te Puru Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.4 miles each way (6.9 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,510 ft and 2,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,430 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tapu, about 4.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Two Mile Pinnacle, Maumaupaki / Camels Back / Te Maungamaupaki and Tokatea. For camping, Tapu Creek Campervan Park and Tapu Reserve - self contained only 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 Te Puru Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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