Mangahao Makahika Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Mangahao Makahika Track is a 12.8 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 615 m of climbing and a high point of 678 m.
The Mangahao Makahika Track connects Burtton's Track, which lies between Palmerston North and Shannon, with the Arapaepae Lookout Trail near Levin. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 615 m |
| Elevation loss | 394 m |
| Highest point | 678 m |
| Lowest point | 160 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.63672, 175.39157 |
| End | -40.59302, 175.47864 |
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 Mangahao Makahika 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
- Waiopehu Track (Poads Road to Waiopehu Hut) (3.8 km away)
- Mangahao Track (7.3 km away)
- Burn Hut Track (9.7 km away)
- Burtton's Track (10.2 km away)
- Papaitonga Track (13.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mangahao Makahika 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.