Lake Waikareiti Walk
DOC track · East Coast
Lake Waikareiti Walk is a 3.2 km DOC walk in East Coast with 282 m of climbing and a high point of 916 m.
The Lake Waikareiti Walk will take you two hours to complete a return trip. Along the way you may hear the screech of the kākā and the chatty ki-ki-ki of the yellow-crowned parakeet (kākāriki).
Track stats
| Distance | 3.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 282 m |
| Elevation loss | 14 m |
| Highest point | 916 m |
| Lowest point | 632 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.74305, 177.16319 |
| End | -38.72477, 177.16421 |
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
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Campsites near the track
- Waikaremoana Holiday Park (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Waikareiti 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Ruapani Circuit Track (2.0 km away)
- Ngamoko Track (6.8 km away)
- Old Māori Trail (6.9 km away)
- Lake Kaitawa Fairy Springs Track (7.2 km away)
- Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs (7.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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