Tuhoto Ariki Trail
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Tuhoto Ariki Trail is a 3.5 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 162 m of climbing and a high point of 758 m.

Specifically designed dual use trail through native bush with great downhills and some decent climbs for the mountain bikers. Starts from the highest point in Whakarewarewa Forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 162 m |
| Elevation loss | 43 m |
| Highest point | 758 m |
| Lowest point | 637 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.19642, 176.31423 |
| End | -38.18052, 176.31454 |
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
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Blue Lake Track (0.9 km away)
- Tikitapu Nature Walk (1.9 km away)
- Ōkareka Mistletoe Walk (3.7 km away)
- Tarawera Trail (11.8 km away)
- Mt Ngongotaha Jubilee Track (13.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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