GW - 03 Whanganui River
Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 91.4 mi (147.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 896 ft (273 m)
- Est. Time
- 29 hr 55 min
- High point
- 531 ft (162 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Ngaporo Campsite 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Waterfall 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Hut: Tīeke Marae/kāinga 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Ramanui campsite 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Campsite 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Mangapurua Campsite 20 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Shelter 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Campsite 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Mangawaiiti Campsite 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from start
- Hut: John Coull Hut 33.4 mi (53.7 km) from start
- Campsite: John Coull Campsite 33.4 mi (53.8 km) from start
- Campsite 39.5 mi (63.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Ohauora Campsite 39.5 mi (63.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Mangapapa Campsite 48.5 mi (78.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Owairua Pā 50.1 mi (80.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Whakahoro Campsite 54.9 mi (88.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Maharanui Campsite 58 mi (93.3 km) from start
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Questions about GW - 03 Whanganui River
How long is GW - 03 Whanganui River?
GW - 03 Whanganui River is 91.4 mi (147.1 km) long. Most people take about 29 hr 55 min. It climbs 896 ft (273 m) in total, up to a high point of 531 ft (162 m).
How hard is GW - 03 Whanganui River?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GW - 03 Whanganui River?
Parking at the far end. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on GW - 03 Whanganui River?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 20.1 mi (32.3 km).
Is GW - 03 Whanganui River shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on GW - 03 Whanganui River?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near GW - 03 Whanganui River?
Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for GW - 03 Whanganui River?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap