Ngatoro – Waiwhakaiho Loop Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Ngatoro – Waiwhakaiho Loop Track is a 7.7 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 382 m of climbing and a high point of 972 m.
This challenging tramp heads through some of the last remnants of Taranaki lowland forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 382 m |
| Elevation loss | 288 m |
| Highest point | 972 m |
| Lowest point | 595 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.24178, 174.10519 |
| End | -39.25608, 174.09826 |
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 (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Ngatoro – Waiwhakaiho Loop 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
- Pouākai Circuit (1.8 km away)
- Waiwhakaiho Route (2.7 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (3.2 km away)
- Ambury Monument Walk (3.3 km away)
- Viewing Platform Walk (3.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ngatoro – Waiwhakaiho Loop 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.