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Bell Rock Loop Track

4.1km3 hrEasy

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This track climbs through forest to Bell Rock, an iconic lookout with expansive views.

Elevation

Climb
294m
Drop
237m
Highest point
1,001m
Lowest point
763m
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Forest Open
Longest open stretch
2.0km
Bushline
~948m
Crossed once

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

From the Pohokura Road entrance, the Bell Rock Loop Track climbs through a forest of gnarled broadleaf, horopito/pepperwood, fuchsia and mataī. The track emerges onto the range though a dense stand of mountain holly providing spectacular midsummer floral displays. Bell Rock is 40 minutes further along the left track.

The right track returns to Pohokura Road via a 4WD track and provides panoramic views, including the Mohaka valley to Te Kooti’s Lookout and further afield to Whirinaki Te Puaa-Tāne Conservation Park. Return via Pohokura Road.

Bell Rock has dangerous drop offs. Extreme care is required. Always supervise children.

Getting there

Boundary Stream Mainland Island is located approximately one hour's drive north of Napier. Follow State Highway 2 to Tūtira, turn left at Tutira onto Matahorua Road then left onto Pohokura Road.

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