Maharahara Peak Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Maharahara Peak Track is a 5.2 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 878 m of climbing and a high point of 1,081 m.
Take a steep climb through forest to the rocky open knolls of Maharahara high point in the Ruahine Forest Park.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-6 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 878 m |
| Elevation loss | 107 m |
| Highest point | 1,081 m |
| Lowest point | 276 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.14962, 175.88440 |
| End | -40.17505, 175.92651 |
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
- Kiritaki Hut (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Maharahara 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
- Kumeti Road end tramping tracks (0.0 km away)
- No.1 Line tracks (4.1 km away)
- Beehive Creek Walkway (5.8 km away)
- Kahikatea Walk (7.6 km away)
- Wharite Peak Track (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Maharahara 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.