Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve walk
DOC track · Taranaki
Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve walk is a 1.7 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 36 m of climbing and a high point of 102 m.
Walk through an outstanding example of a subtropical rain forest past a scenic waterfall on this well-graded short walk – with a picnic area at the car park it's a great option for families.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 36 m |
| Elevation loss | 37 m |
| Highest point | 102 m |
| Lowest point | 79 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.10500, 174.04333 |
| End | -39.10388, 174.04581 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Meeting of the Waters Scenic Reserve walks (6.0 km away)
- Davies Track (6.1 km away)
- Sefton Ridge Track (10.0 km away)
- Waimoku Track (10.0 km away)
- Mangorei Track to Pouākai tarns (11.1 km away)
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