Burtton's Track (Scotts Road to Mangahao Road) lies between Palmerston North and Shannon.
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-40.54, 175.54 · rel 9337472
-40.54, 175.54 · rel 9337472
Burttons Track
17,4 km from Hokowhitu, Palmerston North to Mangahao Road, Shannon .
Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
→
Mangahao Road, Shannon
linear
17,4km
Distance
demanding
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easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Burttons Track is 17.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Burttons Track takes approximately 4h 20min to complete.
No, Burttons Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hokowhitu, Palmerston North to Mangahao Road, Shannon. Plan ahead for return transport.
Burttons Track starts at Hokowhitu, Palmerston North.
Burttons Track is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Burttons Track is maintained and managed by www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/tracks/burttons-track/.
Yes, Burttons Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.