Boyd, Oamaru and Cascade Hut tracks
DOC track · Central North Island
Boyd, Oamaru and Cascade Hut tracks is a 79.7 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 3,002 m of climbing and a high point of 1,432 m.
Combine these tracks for a multi-night tramp with lush beech forest, river crossings and wildlife. Several huts and road ends allow you to tailor a trip to suit.
Track stats
| Distance | 79.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 3,002 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,717 m |
| Highest point | 1,432 m |
| Lowest point | 634 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.99820, 176.29616 |
| End | -39.05895, 176.12272 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Kaimanawa 3.
Huts near the track
- Oamaru Hut (on the track)
- Cascade Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Boyd Hut (0.8 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Te Iringa Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Boyd, Oamaru and Cascade Hut tracks 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
- Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge) (24.8 km away)
- Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs (24.8 km away)
- Makino Track (Makahu Road to Makino Hut) (25.8 km away)
- Ngapuketurua Track (26.0 km away)
- Kiko Loop Track (26.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Boyd, Oamaru and Cascade Hut tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.