Western Ōkataina Walkway
DOC track · Bay of Plenty
Western Ōkataina Walkway is a 19.5 km DOC tramping track in Bay of Plenty with 751 m of climbing and a high point of 753 m.
Western Ōkataina Walkway is open for both walking and mountain biking.
Track stats
| Distance | 19.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 751 m |
| Elevation loss | 566 m |
| Highest point | 753 m |
| Lowest point | 293 m |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Start | -38.05519, 176.42474 |
| End | -38.15695, 176.37241 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Lake Ōkareka Campsite (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Western Ōkataina Walkway 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
- Lake Ōkataina walking tracks (3.4 km away)
- Eastern Ōkataina Walkway (5.1 km away)
- Hinehopu/Hongi's Track (7.7 km away)
- Ōkere Falls Track (8.9 km away)
- Rotoma Bridle Track (10.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Western Ōkataina Walkway in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.