Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs
DOC track · East Coast
Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs is a 8.5 km Great Walk in East Coast with 900 m of climbing and a high point of 1,178 m.

Climb up to Panekire Bluffs for magnificant views of Lake Waikaremoana and the surrounding mountains.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1-2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 900 m |
| Elevation loss | 341 m |
| Highest point | 1,178 m |
| Lowest point | 597 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.80018, 177.12063 |
| End | -38.81243, 177.05188 |
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
- Panekire Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Rosie Bay Campsite (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs 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
- Lake Waikaremoana Track (0.0 km away)
- Lake Kaitawa Fairy Springs Track (0.9 km away)
- Old Māori Trail (1.5 km away)
- Ngamoko Track (1.7 km away)
- Lake Waikareiti Walk (7.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.