Whakapapaiti Valley Track
DOC track · Central North Island
Whakapapaiti Valley Track is a 10.4 km DOC tramping track in Central North Island with 518 m of climbing and a high point of 1,499 m.
Winding through stunted beech forest, the Whakapapaiti Valley Track makes its way to the Whakapapaiti Hut. From here you can continue in a loop back to Whakapapa Village. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 518 m |
| Elevation loss | 195 m |
| Highest point | 1,499 m |
| Lowest point | 1,120 m |
| Region | Central North Island |
| Start | -39.20263, 175.53683 |
| End | -39.23109, 175.54137 |
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
Huts near the track
- Whakapapaiti Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Whakapapa Holiday Park (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whakapapaiti Valley Track 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
- Silica Rapids Walk (0.0 km away)
- Ridge Track (0.3 km away)
- Whakapapa Nature Walk (0.4 km away)
- Taranaki Falls Walk (0.6 km away)
- Tongariro Northern Circuit (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whakapapaiti Valley Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.