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OSM map layer · LineString
-36.52, 174.68 · rel 9379642
-36.52, 174.68 · rel 9379642
Te Araroa alternative route
7,6 km from Puhoi to Waiwera (Wenderholm) through urban area.
Puhoi
→
Waiwera (Wenderholm)
linear
7,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× monument
2× ruins
Wenderholm Regional Park Picture Frame
viewpoint ·
218 m off route
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0%
Couldrey House Lookout
viewpoint ·
427 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Landing Memorial Stone
monument ·
on the route
7,6 km
100%
Te Pā o Te Hēmara Tauhia
ruins ·
207 m off route
7,6 km
100%
Te Kāinga Tawhito o Ngā
ruins ·
362 m off route
7,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa alternative route is 7.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa alternative route takes approximately 1h 54min to complete.
No, Te Araroa alternative route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Puhoi to Waiwera (Wenderholm). Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa alternative route starts at Puhoi.
Te Araroa alternative route is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.