Maitai Bay Headland Track
DOC track · Northland
Maitai Bay Headland Track is a 1.7 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 75 m of climbing and a high point of 101 m.
Pass through farmland and manuka scrubland to Maitai Bay Headlands, where you can enjoy scenic views of Waikato Bay and Maitai Bay.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1.5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 75 m |
| Elevation loss | 90 m |
| Highest point | 101 m |
| Lowest point | 6 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -34.82731, 173.40565 |
| End | -34.82233, 173.41448 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Maitai Bay Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Maitai Bay Headland 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
- Karikari Bay Walk (0.3 km away)
- Lake Ohia Gumholes Reserve Walk (15.7 km away)
- Taumarumaru Scenic Reserve Walk (20.3 km away)
- Lake Ngatu Track (30.1 km away)
- Rarawa Beach Walk (31.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Maitai Bay Headland 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.