Tutukaka Head tracks

DOC track · Northland

Tutukaka Head tracks is a 1.3 km DOC walk in Northland with 89 m of climbing and a high point of 61 m.

Tutukaka Head tracks
Photo: Department of Conservation

This short, easy walk leads to the coast and a lighthouse - it's a great option for kids.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance1.3 km
Time (DOC)1 hr
Difficulty (DOC)Easy
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain89 m
Elevation loss36 m
Highest point61 m
Lowest point4 m
RegionNorthland
Start-35.61260, 174.53676
End-35.61152, 174.54571

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

Elevation profile of Tutukaka Head tracksElevation from 6 m to 61 m over 1.32 km.0 m20 m40 m60 m80 m0 km0.5 km1 km
Elevation from 6 m to 61 m over 1.32 km.

GPX file

Download the Tutukaka Head tracks 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.

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