Kawakawa Bay Walking Track

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Kawakawa Bay Walking Track

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31 Taupo

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Located in Taupo, Taupo Region

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Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

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

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

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

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

4 hours return

Payment Requirement

  • 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

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

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

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

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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Tatiana Racheneau's avatar

Tatiana Racheneau

France

Ranking: 10/10

Very beautiful.

Reviewed about 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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Jessica Mackie

United Kingdom

Ranking: 6/10

Quite hard and a long track for one very beautiful lookout and a less than average pebble beach - would recommend going to the lookout and back again.

Reviewed about 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

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Doug

United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

A long walk but worth it for the view and the peace.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

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Kiki Wykstra

United States

Ranking: 8/10

Good climbing, beautiful scenery, quite the mission to get out there.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2013

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Nick Morrison

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