Pakihi Track
DOC track · East Coast
Pakihi Track is a 18.3 km DOC tramping track in East Coast with 809 m of climbing and a high point of 546 m.
The Pakihi Track is a stunning but challenging 20 km journey through lush forest for trampers and mountain bikers.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 - 7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 809 m |
| Elevation loss | 351 m |
| Highest point | 546 m |
| Lowest point | 80 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.12359, 177.43130 |
| End | -38.17628, 177.51134 |
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
- Pakihi Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Pakihi 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 Waiti Route (5.5 km away)
- Mangapumarumaru Track (14.2 km away)
- Tauranga Loop Track (14.6 km away)
- Tirohanga Dunes Trail (16.0 km away)
- Little Manganuku Track (19.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pakihi 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.