Waimā Main Range Track
DOC track · Northland
Waimā Main Range Track is a 14.1 km DOC tramping track in Northland with 687 m of climbing and a high point of 779 m.
This rugged and challenging track passes over some of Northland's highest points and offers occasional views over the surrounding forest and mountain range. Listen to Kokako around the Oraora Saddle.
Track stats
| Distance | 14.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 687 m |
| Elevation loss | 520 m |
| Highest point | 779 m |
| Lowest point | 484 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.51661, 173.47581 |
| End | -35.54989, 173.59273 |
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
- Frampton's Hut (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waimā Main Range 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
- Six Foot Track (2.4 km away)
- Hauturu Highpoint Track (3.9 km away)
- Taita Bridle Track (3.9 km away)
- Waiotemarama Waterfall Walk (3.9 km away)
- Martins Bay Track (9.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waimā Main Range 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.