Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks
DOC track · East Coast
Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks is a 4.9 km DOC tramping track in East Coast with 142 m of climbing and a high point of 265 m.
These two scenic tracks offer excellent opportunity for trout fishing and hunting. The Nikau Flat Track follows alongside the Waioweka River and the Kotepato Track follows alongside the Te Pato Stream.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1-2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 142 m |
| Elevation loss | 160 m |
| Highest point | 265 m |
| Lowest point | 161 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.35534, 177.29038 |
| End | -38.33418, 177.32640 |
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
- Nikau Flat Hut (on the track)
- Kotepato Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks 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
- Koranga Tawa Loop Track (8.5 km away)
- Little Manganuku Track (11.1 km away)
- Ngutuoha Nature Trail (14.7 km away)
- Tauranga Loop Track (16.8 km away)
- Mangapumarumaru Track (19.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.