Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track is a 6.2 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 60 m of climbing and a high point of 383 m.
Several times a day the gates at the Aratiatia dam are opened to release the full flow of the river - a spectacular sight from the lookout points. Stay safe and keep clear of the rapids at all times.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 60 m |
| Elevation loss | 60 m |
| Highest point | 383 m |
| Lowest point | 336 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.64865, 176.09056 |
| End | -38.61921, 176.13326 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Huka Falls Lookout Walk (0.2 km away)
- Rotary Ride and Waikato River Track (2.2 km away)
- Spa Park to Huka Falls Walk (2.4 km away)
- Aratiatia Rapids Lookout Walk (5.4 km away)
- Whakaipo Bay tracks (12.1 km away)
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