Wharite Peak Track
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Wharite Peak Track is a 3.8 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 554 m of climbing and a high point of 907 m.
This track to the southern tip of the Ruahine Range is recommended for experienced trampers.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3-4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 554 m |
| Elevation loss | 58 m |
| Highest point | 907 m |
| Lowest point | 407 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -40.24030, 175.88671 |
| End | -40.25457, 175.85715 |
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
GPX file
Download the Wharite Peak 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
- Coppermine Loop Track (1.3 km away)
- Coppermine Track (1.3 km away)
- No.1 Line tracks (6.4 km away)
- Kumeti Road end tramping tracks (10.1 km away)
- Maharahara Peak Track (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wharite Peak 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.