Duke's Nose (Kaiaraara Rocks) Track
DOC track · Northland
Duke's Nose (Kaiaraara Rocks) Track is a 0.6 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 126 m of climbing and a high point of 137 m.
Take in spectacular views of Whangaroa Harbour from Duke's Nose.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 126 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 137 m |
| Lowest point | 8 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.01231, 173.73103 |
| End | -35.01336, 173.73550 |
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
- Lane Cove Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Duke's Nose (Kaiaraara Rocks) 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
- Wairakau Stream Track (3.1 km away)
- St Paul's Rock Track (4.2 km away)
- Mahinepua Peninsula Track (11.9 km away)
- Motukawanui Island Track (20.3 km away)
- Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk (20.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Duke's Nose (Kaiaraara Rocks) 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.