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Mt Putauaki (Edgecumbe)

Location

The mountain track is located just before Putauaki Road, off McKee Road. It is recommended to get a detailed map of this area when getting your permit from the Information Centre.

Because the mountain is privately owned, there is no maintained walking path, but rather the route to the summit is on a 4wd track. It’s a relentlessly steep but otherwise a very easy and pleasant walk to the top and commands impressive views of the coast and BOP region. Including a lunch break at the top, the return journey is around 3 hours.

Description

Views over the Eastern Bay.

Each year athletes from all over the world (and of course locals), try to be the first to the top and down again in the annual King and Queen Mountain race.

There is a permit of $2 required from the information centre to complete this walk

Level

Hard

Amenities

• Lookouts
• Tramping

Source

www.kawerau.co.nz

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