Pukenui Forest Loop
DOC track · Northland
Pukenui Forest Loop is a 6.5 km DOC walk in Northland with 170 m of climbing and a high point of 250 m.
A family friendly walk through native forest and farmlands near Whangarei.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3–4 hr loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 170 m |
| Elevation loss | 186 m |
| Highest point | 250 m |
| Lowest point | 138 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.70565, 174.25821 |
| End | -35.69595, 174.26518 |
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
- Taraire Ridge Track (1.2 km away)
- Otaika Valley Walkway (8.2 km away)
- Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve Walk (13.5 km away)
- Taheke Waterfall Track (13.9 km away)
- Motukiore Island Walk (17.8 km away)
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