Lake Dive tracks
DOC track · Taranaki
Lake Dive tracks is a 12.9 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 915 m of climbing and a high point of 1,478 m.
Enjoy great views up the mountain and down to the Taranaki Ring Plain and the coastline on the way to picturesque Mangōraukawa / Lake Dive. You can walk the upper or lower tracks, or combine them to make a loop track.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Upper track 3-4 hr, Lower track 3-4 hr, loop 7-8 |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 915 m |
| Elevation loss | 949 m |
| Highest point | 1,478 m |
| Lowest point | 850 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32255, 174.09961 |
| End | -39.32332, 174.10324 |
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 (0.8 km from the track)
- Syme Hut (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Dive tracks 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
- Panitahi and Syme Hut Track (0.0 km away)
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.3 km away)
- Wilkies Pools Loop Track (0.3 km away)
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (0.4 km away)
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Dive tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.