Nikau Loop Track
DOC track · East Coast
Nikau Loop Track is a 1.3 km DOC walk in East Coast with 46 m of climbing and a high point of 92 m.
Discover one of the east coast's last remaining tracts of native coastal forest with its many nikau palms - it's a short, easy walk that's great for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 46 m |
| Elevation loss | 47 m |
| Highest point | 92 m |
| Lowest point | 39 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.98651, 177.79227 |
| End | -38.98687, 177.79113 |
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
GPX file
Download the Nikau Loop 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
- Mangakawa Track (0.4 km away)
- Ridge Track (0.4 km away)
- Mangaone Caves Track (6.2 km away)
- Mahia Peninsula Scenic Reserve Track (16.9 km away)
- Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve Walk (44.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Nikau Loop 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.