Aotea Track
DOC track · Auckland
Aotea Track is a 41.8 km DOC tramping track in Auckland with 2,282 m of climbing and a high point of 597 m.
The Aotea Track offers a range of spectacular landscapes, superb views and rich history.
Track stats
| Distance | 41.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,282 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,577 m |
| Highest point | 597 m |
| Lowest point | 6 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.23032, 175.42440 |
| End | -36.17778, 175.45109 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Kaiaraara Hut (on the track)
- Mt Heale Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- The Green Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Akapoua Bay Campsite (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Aotea Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Kaitoke Hot Springs Track (1.0 km away)
- Whangaparapara: Tramline and Withey Tracks (2.2 km away)
- Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) (2.4 km away)
- Whangaparapara: Old Mill Track (2.5 km away)
- Whangaparapara: Te Ahumata Track (2.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Aotea Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.