Kōkōwai Track round trip
DOC track · Taranaki
Kōkōwai Track round trip is a 5.6 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 586 m of climbing and a high point of 1,231 m.
A great all day hike for those wanting both an alpine and forest experience.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 586 m |
| Elevation loss | 240 m |
| Highest point | 1,231 m |
| Lowest point | 668 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.26959, 174.08968 |
| End | -39.27042, 174.06696 |
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 (1.6 km from the track)
- Holly Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Kōkōwai Track round trip 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
- Ambury Monument Walk (0.5 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.5 km away)
- Ngatoro Loop Track (0.5 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.5 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (0.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kōkōwai Track round trip in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.