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OSM map layer · LineString
-39.25, 174.06 · rel 14500673
-39.25, 174.06 · rel 14500673
Pouākai Circuit
A 26,0 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Taranaki.
Loop walk
start = finish · Taranaki
26,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
22
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× summit
1× monument
3× viewpoint
Henry Peak
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ambury Monument
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Viewing Platform
viewpoint ·
25 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pouākai Mirror Reflection
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pouākai
summit ·
34 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Maude Peak
summit ·
109 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hump
summit ·
146 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tatangi
summit ·
172 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Humphries Castle
summit ·
403 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mountain Lookout
viewpoint ·
210 m off route
26,0 km
100%
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
Pouākai Circuit is 26.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pouākai Circuit takes approximately 6h 28min to complete.
Yes, Pouākai Circuit is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Pouākai Circuit starts near coordinates -39.2701, 174.0954.
Pouākai Circuit is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.