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Pouakai Circuit

Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki

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10 New Plymouth

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Pouakai Circuit

Time: 2 - 3 days, Distance: 25 km

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Taranaki

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ New Plymouth

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking

Directions

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Coordinates

-39.2710001756685

174.094705486298

Latitude
-39.2710001756685
Longitude
174.094705486298
Feature Value Info

Track Duration

  • 8+ hours 8+ hours  (incl overnight)

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

8+ hours

8+ hours

(incl overnight)

These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.

2 - 3 days

Track Difficulty

  • Hard walk Hard walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Hard walk

Hard walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 20km and Beyond

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

20km and Beyond

25km

DOC Track Category

  • Tramping track Tramping track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Tramping track

Tramping track

Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.

Track Accommodation

  • Hut/Cabin Hut/Cabin

Track Accommodation

What type of accommodation is available on this walking track?

Hut/Cabin

Hut/Cabin

At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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    4.5 4 Reviews Analysis

  • It was the best walk so far!

    The view was stunning, from the mountain as well as onto the Taranaki. The walk goes through forest and bushland, is well made and just an adventure in itself.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2017

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    Isabelle Rosler

  • Very nice weather the first day, good hut, unfortunately heaps of rain the second day and 13km walking through bush/forest.

    Also very steep.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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    Timon Streicher

  • Getting above treeline, varied vegetation, good huts being a circuit.

    High swamps, good Mt views. Views not too far to huts.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

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    pamr

  • Well maintained, lots of steps, huts well kept and beautiful scenery.

    Crossing some slips was a bit scary.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

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    Simon Fry