Around the Mountain Circuit
DOC track · Taranaki
Around the Mountain Circuit is a 92.9 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 5,233 m of climbing and a high point of 1,541 m.
The challenging Around the Mountain Circuit offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best tramped from October to April.
Track stats
| Distance | 92.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4–5 days loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 5,233 m |
| Elevation loss | 4,555 m |
| Highest point | 1,541 m |
| Lowest point | 404 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.26152, 173.96107 |
| End | -39.31736, 174.10661 |
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
- Waingongoro Hut (on the track)
- Waiaua Gorge Hut (on the track)
- Maketawa Hut (on the track)
- Kahui Hut (on the track)
- Holly Hut (on the track)
- Syme Hut (0.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Around the Mountain Circuit 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
- Dover Route (4.2 km away)
- Holly Hut Track (7.5 km away)
- West Egmont tramping tracks (9.9 km away)
- Mangorei Track to Pouākai tarns (10.1 km away)
- Stony River (Hangatahua) Walkway (10.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Around the Mountain Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.