Rotopounamu Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Rotopounamu Track is a 4.8 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 94 m of climbing and a high point of 743 m.
This track circles a beautiful lake surrounded by native forest and is a special favourite of tree lovers, birdwatchers, and families.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 94 m |
| Elevation loss | 22 m |
| Highest point | 743 m |
| Lowest point | 662 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.01735, 175.73164 |
| End | -39.02292, 175.73279 |
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
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
- Tongariro River Trail (6.8 km away)
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (8.6 km away)
- Pukawa Bay walks (13.3 km away)
- Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) (16.4 km away)
- Taurewa Track (16.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Rotopounamu Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.