Thunderbolt Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Thunderbolt Track is a 1.3 km DOC route in Central North Island with 405 m of climbing and a high point of 1,384 m.
A popular access route for hunters, from Waipakihi River to the Thunderbolt tops.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 405 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,384 m |
| Lowest point | 979 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.17322, 175.89016 |
| End | -39.18327, 175.89331 |
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
- Urchin to Umukarikari (U2U) track (2.3 km away)
- Mt Urchin Trig Track (5.3 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (5.3 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (5.3 km away)
- Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) (6.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Thunderbolt 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.