Pouākai Circuit
DOC track · Taranaki
Pouākai Circuit is a 20.8 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 1,432 m of climbing and a high point of 1,384 m.
The premier 2–3 day tramp in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It offers spectacular views of Taranaki Maunga and the surrounding countryside. The 25 km track passes through forest, alpine tussock fields and the unique Ahukawakawa.
Track stats
| Distance | 20.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,432 m |
| Elevation loss | 887 m |
| Highest point | 1,384 m |
| Lowest point | 634 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.25699, 174.09983 |
| End | -39.27685, 174.08821 |
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
- Holly Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Maketawa Hut (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Pouākai 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
- Ambury Monument Walk (1.5 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (1.5 km away)
- Viewing Platform Walk (1.5 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (1.6 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (1.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pouākai 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.