Maketawa Hut Circuit
DOC track · Taranaki
Maketawa Hut Circuit is a 6.8 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 641 m of climbing and a high point of 1,524 m.
This is a good day or overnight tramp, with fantastic views of Taranaki Maunga from Maketawa Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 641 m |
| Elevation loss | 407 m |
| Highest point | 1,524 m |
| Lowest point | 827 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.28163, 174.09903 |
| End | -39.28970, 174.08209 |
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 (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Maketawa Hut Circuit 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
- Ngatoro Loop Track (1.0 km away)
- Pouākai Crossing (1.1 km away)
- Nature Walk (1.2 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (1.2 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (1.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Maketawa Hut Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.