Matemateāonga Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Matemateāonga Track is a 35.7 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 1,310 m of climbing and a high point of 722 m.
Walk deep into the wilderness of the Whanganui National Park on old Māori trail and settlers’ dray road. Shorter day and overnight opportunities are also available.
Track stats
| Distance | 35.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,310 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,174 m |
| Highest point | 722 m |
| Lowest point | 44 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.33954, 174.99206 |
| End | -39.31992, 174.81787 |
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
- Ngapurua Hut (on the track)
- Omaru Hut (on the track)
- Puketotara Hut (on the track)
- Pouri Hut (on the track)
- Tīeke Marae/kāinga (0.3 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Matemateāonga 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 (6.8 km away)
- Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track (6.8 km away)
- Trains Track (27.5 km away)
- Ohakune Old Coach Road (35.0 km away)
- Tupapakurua Falls Track (36.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Matemateāonga 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.