Tikitapu Nature Walk
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Tikitapu Nature Walk is a 0.7 km DOC walk in Bay of Plenty with 33 m of climbing and a high point of 474 m.

This short walk through beautiful forest has information panels about plant and birds along the way - it's a great option for children.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 33 m |
| Elevation loss | 28 m |
| Highest point | 474 m |
| Lowest point | 439 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.18423, 176.32971 |
| End | -38.18369, 176.32947 |
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
- Blue Lake Track (1.6 km away)
- Ōkareka Mistletoe Walk (1.7 km away)
- Tuhoto Ariki Trail (1.9 km away)
- Tarawera Trail (11.3 km away)
- Eastern Ōkataina Walkway (12.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tikitapu Nature Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.