Tarawera Trail
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Tarawera Trail is a 13.8 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 477 m of climbing and a high point of 480 m.
Meander your way through bush from Te Wairoa to Hot Water Beach Campsite. Stay overnight or book a water taxi to The Landing.
Track stats
| Distance | 13.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-6 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 477 m |
| Elevation loss | 381 m |
| Highest point | 480 m |
| Lowest point | 300 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.24409, 176.43428 |
| End | -38.21337, 176.35742 |
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
- Hot Water Beach Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Tarawera Trail 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
- Isthmus Track (2.2 km away)
- Northern Tarawera Track (8.9 km away)
- Blue Lake Track (10.9 km away)
- Ōkareka Mistletoe Walk (10.9 km away)
- Tikitapu Nature Walk (11.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tarawera Trail in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.