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-41.02, 174.92 · rel 9364936
-41.02, 174.92 · rel 9364936
Te Araroa alternative route
10,5 km from Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay through alpine terrain and mountains.
Paekakariki
→
Pukerua Bay
linear
10,5km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
20
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Lookout north over Kapiti Island and the Kapiti Coast
viewpoint ·
229 m off route
10,5 km
100%
Paekākāriki Hill
summit ·
376 m off route
10,5 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
Te Araroa alternative route is 10.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa alternative route takes approximately 2h 37min to complete.
No, Te Araroa alternative route is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa alternative route starts at Paekakariki.
Te Araroa alternative route is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.