Lake Waikaremoana Track
DOC track · East Coast
Lake Waikaremoana Track is a 45.3 km Great Walk in East Coast with 1,682 m of climbing and a high point of 1,178 m.
Lake Waikaremoana is a Great Walk that is more of a backcountry, off the beaten track experience. Be immersed into stunning natural wilderness and welcomed into the homeland of Ngai Tūhoe.
Track stats
| Distance | 45.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 1,682 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,680 m |
| Highest point | 1,178 m |
| Lowest point | 582 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.80018, 177.12063 |
| End | -38.70947, 177.06308 |
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)
- Marauiti Hut (on the track)
- Waiharuru Hut (on the track)
- Waiopaoa Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Waiharuru Campsite (on the track)
- Maraunui Campsite (on the track)
- Waiopaoa Campsite (on the track)
- Korokoro Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Rosie Bay Campsite (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Waikaremoana 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
- Lake Waikaremoana: Panekire Bluffs (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 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.