Ōkere Falls Track

DOC track · Bay of Plenty

Ōkere Falls Track is a 2.2 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 91 m of climbing and a high point of 323 m.

Ōkere Falls Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

With viewing platforms that provide great views of magnificent waterfalls and white water rafters making their way down the Kaituna River, as well as geocaches and glow worms at night, there is plenty to keep kids entertained on this short, easy walk.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance2.2 km
Time (DOC)30 min one way
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeShort Walk
Elevation gain91 m
Elevation loss73 m
Highest point323 m
Lowest point256 m
RegionBay of Plenty
Start-38.00762, 176.34263
End-38.01422, 176.34472

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

Elevation profile of Ōkere Falls TrackElevation from 256 m to 321 m over 2.16 km.250 m300 m0 km0.5 km1 km1.5 km2 km
Elevation from 256 m to 321 m over 2.16 km.

GPX file

Download the Ōkere Falls 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.

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