Smiths Stream Hut track
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Smiths Stream Hut track is a 4.4 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 474 m of climbing and a high point of 1,088 m.

This tramping track takes you from the North Block Road carpark to Smiths Stream Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 474 m |
| Elevation loss | 423 m |
| Highest point | 1,088 m |
| Lowest point | 681 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.81714, 176.18217 |
| End | -39.84913, 176.17042 |
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
- Smiths Stream Hut (on the track)
- Hinerua Hut (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Smiths Stream Hut 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
- Waipawa Forks Hut Track (2.2 km away)
- Sunrise Track (2.8 km away)
- Swamp Track (2.9 km away)
- Gold Creek Ridge Track (9.3 km away)
- Sparrowhawk Track (9.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Smiths Stream Hut 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.