Flagstaff Hill Track
DOC track · Northland
Flagstaff Hill Track is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Northland with 53 m of climbing and a high point of 85 m.
Enjoy 360 degree views of the Bay of Islands from this important historic site - the Union Jack was first flown here in 1840, then chopped down four times up till 1845 as a symbolic gesture against British rule.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 53 m |
| Elevation loss | 48 m |
| Highest point | 85 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.25970, 174.12052 |
| End | -35.25745, 174.11759 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Nancy Fladgate Track (0.8 km away)
- Tapeka Point Track (1.6 km away)
- Paihia School Road Track (4.3 km away)
- Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track (5.3 km away)
- Oromahoe Traverse (7.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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