Patea Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Patea Track is a 2.4 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 118 m of climbing and a high point of 964 m.
This walk is a good introduction to the mountain environment and climbs up through some fine examples of pahautea (mountain cedar).
Track stats
| Distance | 2.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 118 m |
| Elevation loss | 123 m |
| Highest point | 964 m |
| Lowest point | 834 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.30689, 174.12239 |
| End | -39.30583, 174.12302 |
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 (1.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Patea 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
- Kamahi Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Curtis Falls Track (0.2 km away)
- Waingongoro Hut tracks (1.7 km away)
- Stratford Plateau Lookout (1.8 km away)
- Manganui Gorge Track (2.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Patea 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.