Lawrence Road tramping tracks
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Lawrence Road tramping tracks is a 5.3 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 477 m of climbing and a high point of 717 m.
From Lawrence Road take a 2-3 hour walk through Blowhard Bush or to Lotkow Road. From their follow the Lotkow Track for another 2-3 hours to Lookout and Donald River.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.3 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 477 m |
| Elevation loss | 131 m |
| Highest point | 717 m |
| Lowest point | 360 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.37064, 176.43861 |
| End | -39.33539, 176.45183 |
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
- Lawrence Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lawrence Road tramping 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
- Mackintosh carpark to Lawrence Road end via Mackintosh Hut and Donald River (4.1 km away)
- Mackintosh carpark to Mackintosh Hut (4.8 km away)
- Lotkow Road to Little's Clearing (5.6 km away)
- Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction) (6.1 km away)
- Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (Kaweka Lakes) Track (6.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lawrence Road tramping 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.