Te Hapua Bay Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Te Hapua Bay Track is a 0.5 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 521 m.

Located on the western shore of Lake Taupō, this track allows walking access to one of the most stunning bays on the lake.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 19 m |
| Highest point | 521 m |
| Lowest point | 498 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.81643, 175.78997 |
| End | -38.81530, 175.79502 |
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 Te Hapua Bay 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
- Pukawa Bay walks (9.6 km away)
- Waihāhā and Waihora tracks (15.3 km away)
- Waihāhā Hut Track (16.0 km away)
- Kawakawa Bay tracks (20.5 km away)
- Whakaipo Bay tracks (20.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Te Hapua Bay 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.