Smugglers Bay Loop Track
DOC track · Northland
Smugglers Bay Loop Track is a 4.9 km DOC walk in Northland with 183 m of climbing and a high point of 82 m.
With coastal forest, spectacular views and WWII gun emplacements as well - there is plenty to keep kids interested on this short, easy walk.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 183 m |
| Elevation loss | 151 m |
| Highest point | 82 m |
| Lowest point | 8 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.84826, 174.53469 |
| End | -35.86130, 174.53102 |
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
- Te Whara Track (0.4 km away)
- Peach Cove Track (3.0 km away)
- Mount Manaia Track (3.8 km away)
- Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track (4.2 km away)
- Motukiore Island Walk (12.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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