Waitengaue Track
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Waitengaue Track is a 8.9 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 420 m of climbing and a high point of 481 m.
Enjoy walking along the former Waitengaue bush tramway on this track that takes you to Waitawheta Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 420 m |
| Elevation loss | 122 m |
| Highest point | 481 m |
| Lowest point | 60 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -37.50215, 175.87606 |
| End | -37.52560, 175.80761 |
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 (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waitengaue Track 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
- Lindemann Loop Track (4.7 km away)
- Waipapa Track to Waitawheta Hut (6.7 km away)
- Daly's Clearing Loop Track (8.7 km away)
- Waitawheta Tramway (9.5 km away)
- Te Rereatukahia Hut Track (11.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waitengaue Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.