Veronica Loop Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Veronica Loop Track is a 2.6 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 172 m of climbing and a high point of 1,122 m.
This is pleasant walk uphill through changing alpine rainforest, with an optional detour to a lookout point offering views of the mountain and out to the coast.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min- 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 172 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m |
| Highest point | 1,122 m |
| Lowest point | 942 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27214, 174.09376 |
| End | -39.27214, 174.09376 |
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 (1.0 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Veronica Loop Track 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
- Nature Walk (0.0 km away)
- Ngatoro Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.2 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (0.2 km away)
- Ambury Monument Walk (0.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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