Dover Route
DOC track · Taranaki
Dover Route is a 4.7 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 956 m of climbing and a high point of 1,386 m.
On a clear day this challenging route offers spectacular views of Taranaki Maunga and the coastline.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 956 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,386 m |
| Lowest point | 427 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.22430, 173.96758 |
| End | -39.23793, 174.01441 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Around the Mountain Circuit (4.2 km away)
- Boars Head Mine Track (7.4 km away)
- Mangorei Track to Pouākai tarns (7.7 km away)
- Holly Hut Track (8.2 km away)
- Sefton Ridge Track (8.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Dover Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.