Track to Dawson Falls
DOC track · Taranaki
Track to Dawson Falls is a 1.3 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 66 m of climbing and a high point of 897 m.
Walk to the lookout point or the base of Dawson Falls in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 66 m |
| Elevation loss | 46 m |
| Highest point | 897 m |
| Lowest point | 834 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32526, 174.10737 |
| End | -39.32277, 174.10386 |
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 (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Track to Dawson Falls 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
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.3 km away)
- Ridge Loop Track (0.3 km away)
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (0.4 km away)
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.4 km away)
- Wilkies Pools Loop Track (0.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Track to Dawson Falls in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.