Poutaki Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Poutaki Track is a 2.0 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 399 m of climbing and a high point of 1,016 m.
This track leads to the top of the Wakarara Range before descending to Poutaki Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 399 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,016 m |
| Lowest point | 617 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.73173, 176.29632 |
| End | -39.72877, 176.31306 |
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
- Poutaki Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Poutaki 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
- Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track (3.4 km away)
- Yeoman's Track (3.7 km away)
- Gold Creek Ridge Track (5.8 km away)
- Sparrowhawk Track (5.8 km away)
- Colenso Spur Track (7.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Poutaki 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.