Waitawheta Tramway
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Waitawheta Tramway is a 9.9 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 229 m of climbing and a high point of 370 m.
Follow an old tramline (1898 - 1928) on a relatively flat track through the spectacular Waitawheta Gorge - with interpretation panels as well, it's a great option for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr (return), 3-4 hrs one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 229 m |
| Elevation loss | 5 m |
| Highest point | 370 m |
| Lowest point | 159 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.46301, 175.78017 |
| End | -37.52629, 175.80610 |
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)
- Daly's Clearing Hut (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waitawheta Tramway 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 (2.8 km away)
- North-South Track (4.0 km away)
- Owharoa Falls Track (5.2 km away)
- Karangahake Windows Walk (6.7 km away)
- Crown Track to Dickey's Flat (6.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waitawheta Tramway in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.