Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track
DOC track · East Coast
Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track is a 8.6 km DOC walk in East Coast with 127 m of climbing and a high point of 453 m.
On the Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track you'll follow the Whirinaki River as it flows through podocarp forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 127 m |
| Elevation loss | 125 m |
| Highest point | 453 m |
| Lowest point | 380 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.70856, 176.68927 |
| End | -38.70883, 176.68926 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Verns Camp (1.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whirinaki Waterfall 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
- Moerangi Track (2.7 km away)
- Arohaki Lagoon Track (3.2 km away)
- Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit (3.3 km away)
- Waiatiu Falls Track (3.8 km away)
- Whirinaki Track (3.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Whirinaki Waterfall 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.