Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track is a 5.1 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 135 m of climbing and a high point of 306 m.
See the Tarawera River disappearing underground at various sites before it re-emerges through the spectacular Tarawera Falls through narrow fissures in a fractured rhyolite lava cliff.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 135 m |
| Elevation loss | 11 m |
| Highest point | 306 m |
| Lowest point | 179 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.15635, 176.52000 |
| End | -38.18278, 176.50100 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tarawera Outlet to 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Tarawera 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)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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