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OSM map layer · LineString
-35.32, 174.19 · rel 9379564
-35.32, 174.19 · rel 9379564
Te Araroa - alternative route
17,3 km from Opua to Waikare through alpine terrain and mountains.
Opua
→
Waikare
linear
17,3km
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
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Broken Hill
summit ·
227 m off route
13,5 km
78%
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
Te Araroa - alternative route is 17.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - alternative route takes approximately 4h 19min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - alternative route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Opua to Waikare. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - alternative route starts at Opua.
Te Araroa - alternative route is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.