Waikato · Hiking

Wairake Track

2.0 mi
round trip: 2,138 ft
climb: 2,403 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Wairake Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Waikato, New Zealand. It runs between about 660 ft and 2,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,940 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Raglan, about 7.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Karioi, Tamahine o Karewa Peak and Wharekekeno. For camping, Ruapuke Motorcamp and Hakea Retreat 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 Wairake Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.