Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut)
DOC track · Central North Island
Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) is a 12.9 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 927 m of climbing and a high point of 1,581 m.
This track leads across the Umukarikari Range to the upper Waipakihi valley and Waipakihi Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 - 8 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 927 m |
| Elevation loss | 512 m |
| Highest point | 1,581 m |
| Lowest point | 695 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.14045, 175.83550 |
| End | -39.12393, 175.95829 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Kaimanawa 2, Kaimanawa 1, Kaimanawa River Walk.
Huts near the track
- Waipakihi Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Waikoko Campsite (0.6 km from the track)
- Kaimanawa Road Campsite (0.9 km from the track)
- Urchin Campsite (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) 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
- Mt Urchin Trig Track (1.6 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (1.6 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (1.6 km away)
- Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk (1.8 km away)
- Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules (1.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.