Boars Head Mine Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Boars Head Mine Track is a 1.9 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 126 m of climbing and a high point of 284 m.
DOC's description says this track, or part of it, is closed. Check the DOC page before you go.
Boars Head Mine Track in the Kaitake Range is closed.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.9 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 126 m |
| Elevation loss | 22 m |
| Highest point | 284 m |
| Lowest point | 153 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.16256, 173.93628 |
| End | -39.17053, 173.95123 |
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
GPX file
Download the Boars Head Mine 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
- Sefton Ridge Track (1.5 km away)
- Waimoku Track (1.5 km away)
- Davies Track (5.1 km away)
- Stony River (Hangatahua) Walkway (6.2 km away)
- Dover Route (7.4 km away)
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