Motutapu Walkway
DOC track · Auckland
Motutapu Walkway is a 8.3 km DOC walk in Auckland with 214 m of climbing and a high point of 123 m.
The Motutapu Walkway takes you from Islington Bay on Rangitoto Island across the causeway to Home Bay and Emu Bay on Motutapu Island.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various: 1 - 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 214 m |
| Elevation loss | 207 m |
| Highest point | 123 m |
| Lowest point | 7 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.76842, 174.92786 |
| End | -36.77666, 174.91096 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Motutapu Walkway 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
- Rotary Centennial Loop Track (0.7 km away)
- Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp Access Track (2.5 km away)
- Pōhutukawa Track (3.7 km away)
- Wetland Track (3.7 km away)
- Motuihe Island tracks (3.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Motutapu Walkway in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.