Moerangi Track
DOC track · East Coast
Moerangi Track is a 30.5 km DOC tramping track in East Coast with 1,166 m of climbing and a high point of 936 m.
This shared-use track includes an overnight stop at an historic hut and amazing views from the top of the Moerangi saddle (955 m). Listen for the piercing calls of kiwi at night.
Track stats
| Distance | 30.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,166 m |
| Elevation loss | 966 m |
| Highest point | 936 m |
| Lowest point | 385 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.68594, 176.70119 |
| End | -38.67659, 176.81014 |
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
- Skips Hut (Whangatawhia) (on the track)
- Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa) (on the track)
- Moerangi Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Moerangi 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
- Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit (0.6 km away)
- Waiatiu Falls Track (1.2 km away)
- Whirinaki Track (1.2 km away)
- Arohaki Lagoon Track (1.6 km away)
- Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track (2.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Moerangi 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.