Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track is a 50.3 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 1,609 m of climbing and a high point of 622 m.
The Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Tracks are two stages of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. There are various entry/exit options. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 50.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,609 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,766 m |
| Highest point | 622 m |
| Lowest point | 64 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.28278, 174.96377 |
| End | -39.10942, 175.07058 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Mangapurua Trig Campsite (on the track)
- Hellawell's Campsite (on the track)
- Bettjemann Campsite (on the track)
- Whakahoro Campsite (on the track)
- Johnsons Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Mosley's Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka 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
- Bridge to Nowhere Walk (0.0 km away)
- Matemateāonga Track (6.8 km away)
- Trains Track (29.9 km away)
- Tupapakurua Falls Track (35.7 km away)
- Ohakune Old Coach Road (38.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka 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.