Pouākai Crossing
DOC track · Taranaki
Pouākai Crossing is a 18.7 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 810 m of climbing and a high point of 1,384 m.
Wind across the lower slopes of Taranaki Maunga – discover towering cliffs, a mighty waterfall, a sphagnum moss swamp and stunning views on this day walk version of the popular 2–3 day Pouākai Circuit.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hr 30 min - 9 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 810 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,177 m |
| Highest point | 1,384 m |
| Lowest point | 546 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27685, 174.08821 |
| End | -39.23793, 174.01441 |
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 Crossing 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
- Ngatoro Loop Track (0.6 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.7 km away)
- Veronica Loop Track (0.7 km away)
- Kōkōwai Track round trip (0.8 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Pouākai Crossing in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.