Hauturu Highpoint Track

DOC track · Northland

Hauturu Highpoint Track is a 5.2 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 563 m of climbing and a high point of 658 m.

Hauturu Highpoint Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

Climb onto a razor back ridge in the Waimā Ranges for sensational views and pristine vegetation.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance5.2 km
Time (DOC)4 hr one way
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain563 m
Elevation loss209 m
Highest point658 m
Lowest point138 m
RegionNorthland
Start-35.53335, 173.43803
End-35.51661, 173.47581

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

Elevation profile of Hauturu Highpoint TrackElevation from 138 m to 653 m over 5.23 km.0 m200 m400 m600 m800 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km
Elevation from 138 m to 653 m over 5.23 km.

Huts near the track

GPX file

Download the Hauturu Highpoint 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.

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