Dawson Falls Power Station Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Dawson Falls Power Station Track is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 897 m.
Walk to the historic Dawson Falls hydro electric power generator, the oldest in continuous operation in New Zealand and amongst the oldest in the world.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk(disabled) |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 897 m |
| Lowest point | 892 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32297, 174.10439 |
| End | -39.32277, 174.10386 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Taranaki South Side.
Huts near the track
- Waingongoro Hut (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Dawson Falls Power Station 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
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.1 km away)
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Ridge Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Wilkies Pools Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Lake Dive tracks (0.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Dawson Falls Power Station 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.