Wangapeka Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Wangapeka Track is a 52.8 km DOC route in Nelson/Tasman with 1,516 m of climbing and a high point of 1,113 m.
The Wangapeka route crosses Kahurangi National Park - it crosses two saddles and travels through the beautiful beech-forested valleys.
Track stats
| Distance | 52.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 6 days one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,516 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,633 m |
| Highest point | 1,113 m |
| Lowest point | 60 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.35286, 172.14147 |
| End | -41.44385, 172.58164 |
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
- Taipo Hut (on the track)
- Stag Flat Shelter (on the track)
- Stone Hut (on the track)
- Cecil Kings Hut (on the track)
- Kings Creek Hut (on the track)
- Helicopter Flat Hut (on the track)
- Belltown Manunui Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Trevor Carter Hut (1.9 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Siberia Flat Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Wangapeka 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
- Lake Hanlon Track (8.5 km away)
- Big Rimu Walk (12.2 km away)
- Adams Flat Track (15.9 km away)
- Fenian Caves Track (15.9 km away)
- Ōparara Valley Track (15.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wangapeka 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.