Hinehopu/Hongi's Track
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Hinehopu/Hongi's Track is a 3.0 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 50 m of climbing and a high point of 338 m.
This track highlights the area's incredible native forest and cultural importance. Beautiful beach at Korokitewao Bay (Lake Rotoiti) for swimming and picnicking.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 50 m |
| Elevation loss | 69 m |
| Highest point | 338 m |
| Lowest point | 282 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.03559, 176.50933 |
| End | -38.03232, 176.48628 |
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
GPX file
Download the Hinehopu/Hongi's 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
- Rotoma Bridle Track (3.3 km away)
- Western Ōkataina Walkway (7.7 km away)
- Lake Ōkataina walking tracks (9.5 km away)
- Eastern Ōkataina Walkway (10.0 km away)
- Tarawera Falls Track (13.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hinehopu/Hongi's 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.