Pouākai Circuit
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 15.8 mi (25.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,593 ft (1,400 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 25 min
- High point
- 4,531 ft (1,381 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Viewing Platform 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Hut: The Camphouse 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Ambury Monument 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Peak: Pouākai 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Pouākai Circuit
How long is Pouākai Circuit?
Pouākai Circuit is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 25 min. It climbs 4,593 ft (1,400 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,531 ft (1,381 m).
How hard is Pouākai Circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Pouākai Circuit?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: North Egmont Car Park. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Pouākai Circuit?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Pouākai Circuit shaded?
Mostly exposed (23% under trees).
What can you do on Pouākai Circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Pouākai Circuit?
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.
Trails near Pouākai Circuit
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 7.4 mi (12 km)
- Nature Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Viewing Platform Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Veronica Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Kokowai Track Round Trip Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Hard · 7.3 mi (11.8 km)
- Around the Mountain Circuit Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 31 mi (49.9 km)
- Ngatoro Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
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