Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction)
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction) is a 5.0 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 464 m of climbing and a high point of 1,041 m.
This track connects Makahu Saddle with Mackintosh Track Junction, via Matauria Ridge
Track stats
| Distance | 5.0 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 464 m |
| Elevation loss | 388 m |
| Highest point | 1,041 m |
| Lowest point | 611 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.32615, 176.39754 |
| End | -39.29245, 176.41538 |
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
- Mackintosh Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Makahu Saddle Hut (0.9 km from the track)
- Black Birch Bivouac (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction) 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 Mackintosh Hut (3.0 km away)
- Lakes Carpark Loop – Rogue Ridge/Cooks Horn (3.4 km away)
- Lakes carpark to Mackintosh carpark via Mackintosh Hut (4.1 km away)
- Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track (4.1 km away)
- Ngahere Loop Track (4.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Matauria Ridge Track (Makahu Saddle to Mackintosh Track Junction) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.