Lake Ngatu Track
DOC track · Northland
Lake Ngatu Track is a 3.4 km DOC walk in Northland with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 41 m.

Enjoy an easy walk with the family around Lake Ngatu - a freshwater dune lake and recreation reserve. The lake is popular with water sport enthusiasts, day visitors, and locals.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 41 m |
| Lowest point | 35 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.03773, 173.19924 |
| End | -35.03758, 173.19555 |
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
Download the Lake Ngatu 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
- Kaitaia Walkway (15.4 km away)
- Lake Ohia Gumholes Reserve Walk (18.3 km away)
- Mangamuka Track (24.5 km away)
- Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk (28.4 km away)
- Karikari Bay Walk (29.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Ngatu 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.