Panitahi and Syme Hut Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Panitahi and Syme Hut Track is a 4.3 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 1,062 m of climbing and a high point of 1,959 m.
From December to April, fit and well-equipped trampers can enjoy spectacular scenery from Panitahi, formerly known as Fanthams Peak, on Taranaki Maunga. From May to November, the mountain is covered in snow and ice – mountaineering experience and equipmen
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5–6 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced, Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,062 m |
| Elevation loss | 47 m |
| Highest point | 1,959 m |
| Lowest point | 946 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32255, 174.09961 |
| End | -39.30718, 174.06709 |
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
- Syme Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Waingongoro Hut (1.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Panitahi and Syme Hut 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
- Lake Dive tracks (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 Panitahi and Syme Hut 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.