Manuoha to Waikareiti Track

DOC track · East Coast

Manuoha to Waikareiti Track is a 44.2 km DOC tramping track in East Coast with 1,810 m of climbing and a high point of 1,387 m.

Manuoha to Waikareiti Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

The Manuoha-Waikareiti Track is a spectacular and challenging walk suited to reasonably experienced trampers. The 32 km walk takes a minimum of three days to complete.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance44.2 km
Time (DOC)3 days
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain1,810 m
Elevation loss1,527 m
Highest point1,387 m
Lowest point601 m
RegionEast Coast
Start-38.70634, 177.07385
End-38.71292, 177.15096

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 Manuoha to Waikareiti TrackElevation from 601 m to 1,376 m over 44.22 km.600 m800 m1,000 m1,200 m1,400 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km
Elevation from 601 m to 1,376 m over 44.22 km.

Walked by TrailTreks

We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Lake Waikareiti.

Huts near the track

Campsites near the track

GPX file

Download the Manuoha to Waikareiti 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Manuoha to Waikareiti 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.