Te Whara Track
DOC track · Northland
Te Whara Track is a 6.4 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 576 m of climbing and a high point of 458 m.
Follow in the footsteps of Northland's Māori ancestors. This challenging track climbs through coastal forest before revealing a spectacular 360-degree panorama. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-6 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 576 m |
| Elevation loss | 639 m |
| Highest point | 458 m |
| Lowest point | 10 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.85223, 174.53432 |
| End | -35.83910, 174.57253 |
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
Huts near the track
- Peach Cove Hut (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Te Whara 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
- Smugglers Bay Loop Track (0.4 km away)
- Peach Cove Track (3.2 km away)
- Mount Manaia Track (4.1 km away)
- Ruakaka Pipeline Road Track (4.1 km away)
- Motukiore Island Walk (12.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Te Whara 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.