Round the Mountain Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Round the Mountain Track is a 57.7 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 2,115 m of climbing and a high point of 1,561 m.
The Round the Mountain Track showcases the varied volcanic landscapes and alpine vegetation on the flanks of the active volcano Mount Ruapehu.
Track stats
| Distance | 57.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 6 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,115 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,224 m |
| Highest point | 1,561 m |
| Lowest point | 1,095 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.19782, 175.56571 |
| End | -39.23109, 175.54137 |
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
Huts near the track
- Mangaehuehu Hut (on the track)
- Rangipo Hut (on the track)
- Waihohonu Hut (on the track)
- Mangaturuturu Hut (on the track)
- Whakapapaiti Hut (0.6 km from the track)
- Lupton Hut (0.7 km from the track)
- Blyth Hut (1.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Waihohonu Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Round the Mountain Track 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
- Tama Lakes Track (0.0 km away)
- Tongariro Northern Circuit (1.5 km away)
- Taranaki Falls Walk (2.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (2.2 km away)
- Whakapapa Nature Walk (2.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Round the Mountain 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.