Whangaruru North Head walking tracks
DOC track · Northland
Whangaruru North Head walking tracks is a 6.4 km DOC walk in Northland with 412 m of climbing and a high point of 183 m.
The Whangaruru North Head Walking Tracks start from the popular Puriri Bay Campsite. The tracks follow through native forest and ridgelines before dropping down into secluded bays.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr - 2 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 412 m |
| Elevation loss | 250 m |
| Highest point | 183 m |
| Lowest point | 6 m |
| Region | Northland |
| Start | -35.35899, 174.36092 |
| End | -35.36538, 174.37003 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Camps (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Whangaruru North Head walking 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Paparahi Reserve Access Track (9.7 km away)
- Peninsula Loop Walk (11.0 km away)
- Tohumoana Lookout Track (11.2 km away)
- Puriri Track (11.3 km away)
- Morepork Track (13.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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