Eastern Ōkataina Walkway
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Eastern Ōkataina Walkway is a 9.0 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 269 m of climbing and a high point of 450 m.
Enjoy splendid lake views through native bush with the option to branch off the track and head down to Lake Ōkataina at several bays.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 269 m |
| Elevation loss | 278 m |
| Highest point | 450 m |
| Lowest point | 310 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.10084, 176.43084 |
| End | -38.16569, 176.42977 |
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
- Humphries Bay Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Eastern Ōkataina 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
- Lake Ōkataina walking tracks (1.9 km away)
- Western Ōkataina Walkway (5.1 km away)
- Hinehopu/Hongi's Track (10.0 km away)
- Tarawera Falls Track (10.0 km away)
- Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track (10.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Eastern Ōkataina 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.