The Pauanui Summit Trail is a 3 mi looped trail that starts and ends in Pauanui, New Zealand. The trail is considered to be extra difficult to hike and has a total elevation gain of 1552 ft. The trail takes around 1 hrs 40 mins. Either you are not allowed to bring your dog on the Pauanui Summit Trail or it is generally not advised. The warmest months are December, January, and February and the coldest months are June, July, and August. The wettest months are June, July, and August and the driest months are December, January, and February.Photo Credit:Ulrich Lange