Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut)
DOC track · Central North Island
Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end to Waipakihi Hut) 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.
Head up the Waipakihi River Valley, a popular option for hunters to access the tops, or a great day out for swimming in the summer.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 - 12 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| 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 Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end 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 (0.0 km away)
- Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley) (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 Waipakihi Valley (Waipakihi Road end 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.