Pukatea Walk
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Pukatea Walk is a 1.3 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 34 m of climbing and a high point of 30 m.
A short walk from Tōtaranui that takes you into magnificent pukatea forest with glades of tall nīkau palms.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min return via same track |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 34 m |
| Elevation loss | 20 m |
| Highest point | 30 m |
| Lowest point | 5 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.81624, 173.00407 |
| End | -40.81327, 172.99927 |
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
- Tōtaranui Campground (0.3 km from the track)
- Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
- Anapai Bay Campsite (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Pukatea Walk 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
- Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track (0.4 km away)
- Headlands Track (0.6 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay (1.1 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Waiharakeke Bay (1.1 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Anapai Bay (2.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pukatea Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.