Waiwhakaiho Route
DOC track · Taranaki
Waiwhakaiho Route is a 5.4 km DOC route in Taranaki with 256 m of climbing and a high point of 702 m.
A route through the forest above the Waiwhakaiho River.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 256 m |
| Elevation loss | 17 m |
| Highest point | 702 m |
| Lowest point | 450 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.22281, 174.12435 |
| End | -39.25142, 174.09782 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Ngatoro – Waiwhakaiho Loop Track (2.7 km away)
- Maude Track to Mangakotukutuku Falls (3.7 km away)
- Pouākai Circuit (4.4 km away)
- Ambury Monument Walk (5.8 km away)
- Connett Loop Track (5.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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