Whakapapa Nature Walk

DOC track · Central North Island

Whakapapa Nature Walk is a 0.3 km DOC walk in Central North Island with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 1,158 m.

Whakapapa Nature Walk
Photo: Department of Conservation

This sealed loop track gives a glimpse of the unique flora of Tongariro National Park.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance0.3 km
Time (DOC)15 min
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeShort Walk(disabled)
Elevation gain0 m
Elevation loss0 m
Highest point1,158 m
Lowest point1,145 m
RegionCentral North Island
Start-39.20476, 175.54112
End-39.20352, 175.54057

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

Elevation profile of Whakapapa Nature WalkElevation from 1,146 m to 1,157 m over 0.29 km.1,145 m1,150 m1,155 m1,160 m0 km0.05 km0.1 km0.15 km0.2 km0.25 km
Elevation from 1,146 m to 1,157 m over 0.29 km.

Campsites near the track

GPX file

Download the Whakapapa Nature Walk 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.

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