Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley)
DOC track · Central North Island
Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) is a 6.3 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 601 m of climbing and a high point of 1,386 m.
This track gives access to the mid Waipakihi valley, via Mt Urchin.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 601 m |
| Elevation loss | 469 m |
| Highest point | 1,386 m |
| Lowest point | 833 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.15466, 175.83352 |
| End | -39.17862, 175.87256 |
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 1, Kaimanawa River Walk.
Campsites near the track
- Urchin Campsite (0.9 km from the track)
- Waikoko Campsite (2.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) 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 (0.0 km away)
- Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) (0.0 km away)
- Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk (0.9 km away)
- Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules (0.9 km away)
- Umukarikari Track (to Waipakihi Hut) (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.