Pouākai Crossing
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Taranaki, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.9 mi (17.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,842 ft (1,171 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 25 min
- High point
- 4,442 ft (1,354 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Hut: Pouākai Hut 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Peak: Hump 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Viewpoint 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ambury Monument 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Hut: The Camphouse 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Viewing Platform 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: North Taranaki Visitor Centre 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from start
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Questions about Pouākai Crossing
How long is Pouākai Crossing?
Pouākai Crossing is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 25 min. It climbs 3,842 ft (1,171 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,442 ft (1,354 m).
How hard is Pouākai Crossing?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Pouākai Crossing?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Pouākai Crossing Car Park. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Pouākai Crossing?
Drinking water on the way at 10.9 mi (17.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 3.3 mi (5.2 km), 10.9 mi (17.5 km).
Is Pouākai Crossing shaded?
Partly shaded (41% under trees).
What can you do on Pouākai Crossing?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Pouākai Crossing?
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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- Mangaoraka Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Veronica Loop Track Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
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- Viewing Platform Walk Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki · Expert · 7.4 mi (12 km)
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