Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs is a 8.8 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 320 m of climbing and a high point of 571 m.
Walk to Te Puia Hut for an easy overnight tramp, or continue on to hot springs surrounded by bush and with river views.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1–2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 320 m |
| Elevation loss | 286 m |
| Highest point | 571 m |
| Lowest point | 460 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.18434, 176.45424 |
| End | -39.16235, 176.39476 |
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
- Te Puia Hut (Lodge) (on the track)
- Makino Hut (1.4 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Mangatainoka Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs 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
- Makahu Road Circuit (via Makino Hut and Te Puia Lodge) (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 Te Puia Hut Track and Mangatainoka Hot Springs in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.