Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip
DOC track · Taranaki
Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip is a 3.6 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 565 m of climbing and a high point of 1,524 m.
A scenic climb to a viewing point beside a commercial translator tower. This track travels into the alpine environment and may be impassable due to snow and ice in the winter.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 565 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,524 m |
| Lowest point | 959 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27099, 174.09472 |
| End | -39.28970, 174.08209 |
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
- Maketawa Hut (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
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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
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (0.0 km away)
- Ambury Monument Walk (0.1 km away)
- Viewing Platform Walk (0.1 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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