Looking out over a marine estuary from Okarito Trig viewpoint
Okarito Town and Bay viewed from Okarito Trig Station

Okarito Trig + Okarito Bluff (Westland Tai Poutini National Park, New Zealand)

Jim Brisbine·
New Zealand
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Trip Date: December 25, 2015

2015 NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE VACATION

Okarito Trig & Bluff Day Hike

Okarito Trigonometrical Station aka Okarito Trig (518 ft / 158 m)
Okarito Bluff

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Trip Report Summary

Region: New Zealand

Sub-Region: South Island

Sub-Sub-Region: West Coast / Te Tai Poutini

Area: Westland Tai Poutini National Park

Starting & Ending Point: Okarito Trig Trailhead at Okarito School House on The Strand Road

Way Points: Okarito Wetland & Okarito Trig & Okarito Bluff (trail hike)

Approximate Stats: 4.0 miles / 6.4 kilometers traveled; 1350 feet / 400 meters gained & lost; 2.3 hours elapsed.

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park Location Map

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While spending Christmas camped on the beach at Okarito Holiday Park, Eileen and I took a short hike up to nearby Okarito Trigonometrical Station, or simply “Okarito Trig.” This point provides a marvelous view of Okarito Lagoon and the adjacent beach. We continued farther by following an old road-trail that wanders along the top of the bluff. For an easy hike with a big ocean view, this one gets a thumbs up!

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Trail Cut EnRoute To Okarito Trig Station
Looking out over a marine estuary from Okarito Trig viewpoint
Okarito Town and Bay viewed from Okarito Trig Station