Deerford Track to Makiekie Creek
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Deerford Track to Makiekie Creek is a 4.0 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 381 m of climbing and a high point of 980 m.
Walk to picturesque Makiekie Creek for a picnic and a paddle.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min return or 3-4 hr full circuit |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 381 m |
| Elevation loss | 298 m |
| Highest point | 980 m |
| Lowest point | 614 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.98323, 176.00873 |
| End | -39.99086, 176.02496 |
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 Deerford Track to Makiekie Creek 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
- Knights-Shorts Loop Track (0.0 km away)
- Iron Gate Hut Track (2.5 km away)
- Renfrew Road end to Table Flat Road end (2.5 km away)
- Table Flat - Kashmir Roadend West-East crossing (2.5 km away)
- Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track (3.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Deerford Track to Makiekie Creek in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.