Tarawera Falls Track
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Tarawera Falls Track is a 0.8 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 182 m.
The track runs between the Waterfall road carpark to the spectacular falls, where water surges out of fissures in a high cliff face. Limited access times and permits required.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 182 m |
| Lowest point | 179 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.15635, 176.52000 |
| End | -38.16244, 176.51982 |
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
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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
- Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track (0.0 km away)
- Northern Tarawera Track (3.5 km away)
- Eastern Ōkataina Walkway (10.0 km away)
- Lake Ōkataina walking tracks (11.7 km away)
- Isthmus Track (12.0 km away)
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