Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut is a 9.4 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 771 m of climbing and a high point of 943 m.
A more challenging route to popular Waitawheta Hut, starting from Waiorongomai or Te Aroha.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hours |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 771 m |
| Elevation loss | 204 m |
| Highest point | 943 m |
| Lowest point | 363 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.52629, 175.80610 |
| End | -37.53408, 175.74172 |
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
Huts near the track
- Waitawheta Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut 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
- Daly's Clearing Loop Track (4.9 km away)
- Pylon Peak Summit Loop (5.7 km away)
- High-Level Pack Track (5.8 km away)
- Low-Level Loop (5.9 km away)
- Lindemann Loop Track (6.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.