Dundas Circuit
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Dundas Circuit is a 16.6 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 2,339 m of climbing and a high point of 1,279 m.
A challenging loop for experienced, well-equipped backcountry trampers in the northern Tararua Forest Park.
Track stats
| Distance | 16.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,339 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,106 m |
| Highest point | 1,279 m |
| Lowest point | 341 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.68108, 175.54819 |
| End | -40.71647, 175.46600 |
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
- Cattle Ridge Hut (on the track)
- Dundas Hut (on the track)
- Herepai Hut (on the track)
- Roaring Stag Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Dundas Circuit 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
- Roaring Stag Hut to Cattle Ridge Track (5.9 km away)
- Roaring Stag Track (5.9 km away)
- Mangahao Track (8.5 km away)
- Te Arapiki o Tawhaki (9.0 km away)
- South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge (9.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Dundas Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.