Kahikatea Walk
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Kahikatea Walk is a 0.8 km DOC walk in Manawatu/Whanganui with 12 m of climbing and a high point of 244 m.

This easy walk is a great introduction to broadleaved forest suitable for young and old.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 12 m |
| Elevation loss | 12 m |
| Highest point | 244 m |
| Lowest point | 224 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.08302, 175.90646 |
| End | -40.08296, 175.90657 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Knights Track to Pohangina Valley East Road (7.4 km away)
- Kumeti Road end tramping tracks (7.6 km away)
- Maharahara Peak Track (7.6 km away)
- Homes Ridge Track (11.2 km away)
- A Frame Hut & Takapari Road Track (11.4 km away)
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