Pakihi Hut to Motu Road

Track category

Great Walk/Easier tramping track
Mountain bike - Intermediate

Time:

3 hours walking one way

Distance:

11.2 kilometres

Description

From Pakihi Hut the track continues to Motu Road along an easy gradient through dense bush with excellent views of the Pakihi valley and surrounding hills. The trip is suitable for family groups.

Getting there

The Pakihi Valley is located 22km east of Opotiki. The track starts from the Pakihi Road in the Urutawa Conservation Area. On Pakihi Road, follow the Urutawa signs and proceed to an old road bridge. The Pakihi Hut track starts just before this bridge.

This track is part of the Motu Trails one way Mountain Biking track starting at the Motu Road.

Activities

Mountain biking and cycling Mountain biking and cycling

This section of track is part of the Motu Trails 91 kilometre loop trail.

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Track category definitions

Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for East Coast tracks

Contacts

Te Urewera National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 6 837 3803
Address: State Highway 38 RD 5
Aniwaniwa
Email: teureweravc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Opotiki Office
Phone: +64 7 315 1001
Email: opotiki-ao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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