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OSM map layer · LineString
-35.37, 174.37 · rel 12041168
-35.37, 174.37 · rel 12041168
Whangaruru North Head Track
A 4,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in .
Loop walk
start = finish
4,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
1× ruins
Pararaunui Hill
summit ·
377 m off route
2,4 km
54%
Papahui Pā
ruins ·
401 m off route
3,2 km
74%
Rangiaukaha
summit ·
98 m off route
4,4 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
Whangaruru North Head Track is 4.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Whangaruru North Head Track takes approximately 1h 6min to complete.
Yes, Whangaruru North Head Track is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Whangaruru North Head Track starts near coordinates -35.3696, 174.3697.
Whangaruru North Head Track is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.