Curtis Falls Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Curtis Falls Track is a 5.2 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 466 m of climbing and a high point of 1,081 m.
This track leads to Curtis Falls where you can enjoy a summer dip in the shallow pool beneath the falls. The track also leads to Maketawa Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2–3 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 466 m |
| Elevation loss | 152 m |
| Highest point | 1,081 m |
| Lowest point | 824 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.30525, 174.12265 |
| End | -39.28175, 174.09777 |
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
- Maketawa Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Waingongoro Hut (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Curtis Falls 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
- Kamahi Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Patea Track (0.2 km away)
- Waingongoro Hut tracks (1.8 km away)
- Stratford Plateau Lookout (1.9 km away)
- Manganui Gorge Track (2.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Curtis Falls 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.