Manganui Gorge Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Manganui Gorge Track is a 1.5 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 120 m of climbing and a high point of 1,265 m.
This track takes you to the Manganui Gorge suspension bridge then on to the ski field. On a clear day this walk provides great views of North Taranaki and up the coastline.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min one way to bridge and further 5-10 min to s |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 120 m |
| Elevation loss | 12 m |
| Highest point | 1,265 m |
| Lowest point | 1,156 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.30774, 174.09816 |
| End | -39.30362, 174.09095 |
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
- Waingongoro Hut (1.6 km from the track)
- Syme Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Manganui Gorge 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
- Stratford Plateau Lookout (0.3 km away)
- Waingongoro Hut tracks (1.6 km away)
- Lake Dive tracks (1.7 km away)
- Panitahi and Syme Hut Track (1.7 km away)
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (1.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Manganui Gorge 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.