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Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk

942m20 minEasy

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Forecast point: Waipakihi Hut (1100m) · 11.8km away

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A family friendly short walk starting from Urchin Campsite at the end of Kaimanawa Road.

Elevation

Climb
33m
Drop
26m
Highest point
732m
Lowest point
711m
720m730m00.2km0.4km0.6km0.8km
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Forest
Longest open stretch
None

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

A gently sloping, easy loop walk through beautiful native bush. There is a notable variety of forest types to be found on this short walk.

Getting there

Starts and finishes by the Urchin Campsite 3 km along Kaimanawa Road. Kaimanawa Road is off SH1, 15 km south of Tūrangi.

Nearby

Weather

Forecast at the start of the track