Waihāhā and Waihora tracks
DOC track · Central North Island
Waihāhā and Waihora tracks is a 24.4 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 617 m of climbing and a high point of 537 m.
Explore the remote bush, cliffs and waterfalls of the Western Bays of Lake Taupō. Normally accessible only by boat, these trails take you through a variety of landscapes with fantastic lookout points.
Track stats
| Distance | 24.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min | 4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 617 m |
| Elevation loss | 504 m |
| Highest point | 537 m |
| Lowest point | 359 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.67926, 175.77519 |
| End | -38.69971, 175.68276 |
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
- Waihāhā Hut Track (8.3 km away)
- Waihora Lagoon Walk (10.7 km away)
- Kawakawa Bay tracks (12.2 km away)
- Rimu Walk (13.5 km away)
- Te Hapua Bay Track (15.3 km away)
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