Waingongoro Hut tracks
DOC track · Taranaki
Waingongoro Hut tracks is a 3.5 km DOC tramping track in Taranaki with 169 m of climbing and a high point of 1,045 m.
Waingongoro Hut is a good overnight tramp for families with children and new trampers - walk through goblin forest, stop for a swim in lava-formed pools, and cross the highest swing bridge in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 169 m |
| Elevation loss | 232 m |
| Highest point | 1,045 m |
| Lowest point | 819 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.31873, 174.11041 |
| End | -39.31432, 174.11532 |
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 (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Waingongoro Hut tracks 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
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (0.7 km away)
- Ridge Loop Track (0.7 km away)
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.8 km away)
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.8 km away)
- Track to Dawson Falls (0.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waingongoro Hut tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.