Okupata Caves
DOC track · Central North Island
Okupata Caves is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 613 m.
A natural network of limestone caves carved by the Okupata stream eroding the rock formations. The caves house delicate habitats of NZ cave weta and glow worms and these ecosystems can be impacted by visitation.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 13 m |
| Highest point | 613 m |
| Lowest point | 600 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.04241, 175.52056 |
| End | -39.04166, 175.52144 |
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
- Pokaka Mill Campsite (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Taurewa Track (4.3 km away)
- Ohinetonga Track (12.3 km away)
- Soda Springs Walk (12.5 km away)
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (12.9 km away)
- Mounds Walk (14.2 km away)
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