Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to junction of Gladstone Road and Poads Road, Levin. Many short but steep (>10%) ascents and descents. Several streams to pass through.
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-40.53, 175.54 · rel 9466682
-40.53, 175.54 · rel 9466682
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin
61,2 km from Old West Road, Turitea to Poads Road on the outskirts of Levin .
Old West Road, Turitea
→
Poads Road on the outskirts of Levin
linear
61,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
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Archey's Lookout
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on the route
61,2 km
100%
Maurice Murray Lookout
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on the route
61,2 km
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Horowhenua Lookout
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on the route
61,2 km
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04 · Landmarks
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05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin is 61.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin takes approximately 15h 14min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Old West Road, Turitea to Poads Road on the outskirts of Levin. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin starts at Old West Road, Turitea.
Te Araroa - 04 Manawatū-Whanganui - m Old West Road (SH57), Palmerston North to Gladstone and Poads Rds, Levin is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.