Whakaipo Bay tracks
DOC track · Central North Island
Whakaipo Bay tracks is a 22.1 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 582 m of climbing and a high point of 642 m.
Walk or ride over the headland between Whakaipo and Whangamata bays and enjoy the lake views and native bush.
Track stats
| Distance | 22.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr 30 min | 7 hr 30 mi hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 582 m |
| Elevation loss | 555 m |
| Highest point | 642 m |
| Lowest point | 358 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -38.68239, 175.95781 |
| End | -38.68981, 175.91138 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Whakaipo Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whakaipo Bay tracks 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
- Kawakawa Bay tracks (4.6 km away)
- Spa Park to Huka Falls Walk (11.2 km away)
- Rotary Ride and Waikato River Track (11.6 km away)
- Huka Falls Lookout Walk (12.0 km away)
- Huka Falls to Aratiatia Rapids Track (12.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whakaipo Bay tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.