Mangahao Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Mangahao Track is a 9.5 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 230 m of climbing and a high point of 484 m.
Tramp up the picturesque Mangahao River from Mangahao Upper No 1 Reservoir to Mangahao Flats Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 230 m |
| Elevation loss | 123 m |
| Highest point | 484 m |
| Lowest point | 377 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.62631, 175.47747 |
| End | -40.69178, 175.43593 |
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
- Mangahao Flats Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Mangahao 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
- Burn Hut Track (3.2 km away)
- Burtton's Track (5.3 km away)
- Mangahao Makahika Track (7.3 km away)
- Dundas Circuit (8.5 km away)
- Waiopehu Track (Poads Road to Waiopehu Hut) (10.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mangahao 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.