Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track
DOC track · Northland
Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track is a 3.5 km DOC walk in Northland with 5 m of climbing and a high point of 12 m.

Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track is considered suitable for people of most fitness levels. The 3 km track provides back dune access to Bream Bay.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 5 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 12 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.85130, 174.48850 |
| End | -35.87416, 174.46447 |
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 Ruakaka Pipeline Road 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
- Mount Manaia Track (3.9 km away)
- Te Whara Track (4.1 km away)
- Smugglers Bay Loop Track (4.2 km away)
- Peach Cove Track (7.2 km away)
- Motukiore Island Walk (9.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ruakaka Pipeline Road 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.