Waipawa Forks Hut Track
DOC track · Manawatu/Whanganui
Waipawa Forks Hut Track is a 1.4 km DOC tramping track in Manawatu/Whanganui with 178 m of climbing and a high point of 875 m.
This track takes you from Sunrise Track to Waipawa Forks Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 mins one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 178 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 875 m |
| Lowest point | 698 m |
| Region | Manawatu/Whanganui |
| Start | -39.79748, 176.17609 |
| End | -39.79397, 176.18262 |
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
- Waipawa Forks Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Sunrise Hut (1.1 km from the track)
- Triplex Hut (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waipawa Forks Hut 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
- Swamp Track (2.0 km away)
- Smiths Stream Hut track (2.2 km away)
- Sunrise Track (2.2 km away)
- Gold Creek Ridge Track (7.7 km away)
- Sparrowhawk Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waipawa Forks Hut 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.