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Pakihi Track

The start of the Pakihi Track - get ready for a superb cycling or hiking experience.

The Pakihi is one of the highlights of the Motu Trails Great Ride - part of the New Zealand Cycle Trail. On the Pakihi, you descend from 600m to about 100m altitude, through sensational forest. The lower half is right by the Pakihi Stream - it's beautiful. The riding is not technically difficult, however the track is graded 'advanced' because in places there are drop-offs to the side of the track. Care is required. You need to have warm clothing, it can get cold. After heavy rain the track may be affected, so ask at the Opotiki i-SITE for updates.

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Organisation

Opotiki District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki

Categories

Cycling
Free

Operating Season And Hours

The Pakihi Track is open 24/7, conditions allowing. The track is backcountry so you are advised to check the Motu Trails facebook page or ask at the Opotiki i-SITE for latest track conditions.

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Coordinates

-38.1766044463664

177.511346244813

Latitude
-38.1766044463664
Longitude
177.511346244813

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? 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	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.
Weather Requirement	Normal weather Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Normal weather The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds.	Weather Requirement What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Normal weather The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds.