Otanewainuku Rimu Loop Walk
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Otanewainuku Rimu Loop Walk is a 3.7 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 128 m of climbing and a high point of 449 m.
Walk among large rimu trees in Otanewainuku Forest. You can also take a side trip to Whataroa Falls, a popular swimming hole and picnic spot.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 128 m |
| Elevation loss | 48 m |
| Highest point | 449 m |
| Lowest point | 342 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.87468, 176.21493 |
| End | -37.89356, 176.20674 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Otanewainuku Lookout Track (2.3 km away)
- Otawa Reservoir Track (5.1 km away)
- Mangorewa Track (10.3 km away)
- Kaharoa Kōkako Track (11.3 km away)
- Ōkere Falls Track (18.6 km away)
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