Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge)
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge) is a 13.7 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 822 m of climbing and a high point of 997 m.
A tramp featuring two huts and hot springs, starting and ending at Makahu Road
Track stats
| Distance | 13.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-7 hrs |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 822 m |
| Elevation loss | 691 m |
| Highest point | 997 m |
| Lowest point | 460 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.18434, 176.45424 |
| End | -39.19140, 176.46188 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Kaweka Forest 2.
Huts near the track
- Makino Hut (on the track)
- Te Puia Hut (Lodge) (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
- Mangatainoka Campsite (1.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge) 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 Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs (0.0 km away)
- Makino Track (Makahu Road to Makino Hut) (1.0 km away)
- Makahu Road to Makahu Saddle (via Middle Hill Hut and Kaweka Flats) (1.5 km away)
- Middle Hill Track (Makahu Road to Middle Hill Hut) (1.5 km away)
- Dons Stream Walk (12.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.