North-South Track
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
North-South Track is a 75.4 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 2,608 m of climbing and a high point of 874 m.
This is a multi-day tramp using rugged, unmarked routes suitable for expert backcountry trampers only. Trampers will need to camp in addition to staying in huts.
Track stats
| Distance | 75.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 - 7 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,608 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,408 m |
| Highest point | 874 m |
| Lowest point | 98 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.43810, 175.74726 |
| End | -37.87118, 175.92949 |
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
- Daly's Clearing Hut (on the track)
- Waitawheta Hut (on the track)
- Te Rereatukahia Hut (on the track)
- Te Whare Okioki (on the track)
- Motutapere Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Hurunui Hut (0.2 km from the track)
- Kauritatahi Hut (1.3 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Dickey Flat Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the North-South 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
- Karangahake Windows Walk (2.7 km away)
- Owharoa Falls Track (2.7 km away)
- Crown Track to Dickey's Flat (2.8 km away)
- Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway (3.4 km away)
- Waitawheta Tramway (4.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan North-South 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.