Papaitonga Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Papaitonga Track is a 1.2 km DOC walk in Manawatu/Whanganui with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 22 m.
Take a short, easy walk around a dune lake in Papaitonga Scenic Reserve. It has great spots to enjoy views and look for and listen to birds and is a good option for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 22 m |
| Lowest point | 16 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -40.64396, 175.23601 |
| End | -40.64818, 175.23076 |
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 Papaitonga 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) (10.5 km away)
- Mangahao Makahika Track (13.2 km away)
- Mangahao Track (20.5 km away)
- Burtton's Track (22.4 km away)
- Mangaone Walkway (22.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Papaitonga 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.