Viewing Platform Walk
DOC track · Taranaki
Viewing Platform Walk is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 949 m.
A wheelchair friendly boardwalk to a platform with stunning views of Taranaki and the coastline.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk(disabled) |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 949 m |
| Lowest point | 943 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.27014, 174.09534 |
| End | -39.27048, 174.09491 |
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 (1.3 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Viewing Platform Walk 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
- Ambury Monument Walk (0.0 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Tahurangi Translator Tower round trip (0.1 km away)
- Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb (0.1 km away)
- Nature Walk (0.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Viewing Platform Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.