Tongariro River Trail
DOC track · Central North Island
Tongariro River Trail is a 14.4 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 87 m of climbing and a high point of 422 m.
Follow the banks of the Tongariro River alongside farmland, through native bush and urban areas, enjoying magnificent river views. An easy, mainly flat track with multiple entry points - a great family friendly option.
Track stats
| Distance | 14.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 hours |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 87 m |
| Elevation loss | 102 m |
| Highest point | 422 m |
| Lowest point | 376 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.00860, 175.80969 |
| End | -39.00237, 175.81261 |
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
- Rotopounamu Track (6.8 km away)
- Pukawa Bay walks (12.7 km away)
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing (14.6 km away)
- Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) (14.8 km away)
- Kiko Loop Track (16.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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