Otanewainuku Lookout Track

DOC track · Bay of Plenty

Otanewainuku Lookout Track is a 3.2 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 173 m of climbing and a high point of 638 m.

Otanewainuku Lookout Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This loop track to the lookout tower on the summit is steep in parts but the panoramic views are worth the climb.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance3.2 km
Time (DOC)1 hr 30 min
Difficulty (DOC)Easy
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain173 m
Elevation loss185 m
Highest point638 m
Lowest point449 m
RegionBay of Plenty
Start-37.89424, 176.20584
End-37.89335, 176.20655

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 Otanewainuku Lookout TrackElevation from 449 m to 636 m over 3.19 km.400 m500 m600 m0 km1 km2 km3 km
Elevation from 449 m to 636 m over 3.19 km.

GPX file

Download the Otanewainuku Lookout 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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