Kawakawa Bay tracks
DOC track · Central North Island
Kawakawa Bay tracks is a 15.9 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 350 m of climbing and a high point of 520 m.
The K2K and Orakau tracks both take you into the picturesque Kawakawa Bay; walk or ride the trails separately, or link them together for a longer day out.
Track stats
| Distance | 15.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 350 m |
| Elevation loss | 190 m |
| Highest point | 520 m |
| Lowest point | 358 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.65952, 175.91353 |
| End | -38.61556, 175.86463 |
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
Download the Kawakawa Bay 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
- Whakaipo Bay tracks (4.6 km away)
- Waihāhā and Waihora tracks (12.2 km away)
- Spa Park to Huka Falls Walk (15.0 km away)
- Huka Falls Lookout Walk (15.3 km away)
- Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track (15.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kawakawa Bay 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.