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OSM map layer · LineString
-37.97, 175.06 · rel 12830222
-37.97, 175.06 · rel 12830222
Bell Track
14,4 km from Nikau Walk to Pahautea Hut through alpine terrain and mountains.
Nikau Walk
→
Pahautea Hut
linear
14,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× cave
Pūāwhē
summit ·
on the route
0,6 km
4%
Kaniwhaniwha Cave
cave ·
50 m off route
1,3 km
9%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bell Track is 14.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bell Track takes approximately 3h 35min to complete.
No, Bell Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Nikau Walk to Pahautea Hut. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bell Track starts at Nikau Walk.
Bell Track is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Bell Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.