Pukawa Bay walks
DOC track · Central North Island
Pukawa Bay walks is a 3.1 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 93 m of climbing and a high point of 482 m.
Walk through ancient forest, experience spectacular lake vistas and enjoy constant birdsong on a variety of walks on the southwestern shores of Lake Taupō.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min or 1 hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 93 m |
| Elevation loss | 52 m |
| Highest point | 482 m |
| Lowest point | 357 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.90026, 175.76199 |
| End | -38.91676, 175.75013 |
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
- Te Hapua Bay Track (9.6 km away)
- Tongariro River Trail (12.7 km away)
- Rotopounamu Track (13.3 km away)
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (21.1 km away)
- Waihāhā Hut Track (23.4 km away)
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