Wilkies Pools Loop Track
DOC track · Taranaki
Wilkies Pools Loop Track is a 2.0 km DOC walk in Taranaki with 137 m of climbing and a high point of 1,047 m.
Walk through kamahi (goblin) forest to a series of pools, scoured from 20,000 year old lava.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 137 m |
| Elevation loss | 64 m |
| Highest point | 1,047 m |
| Lowest point | 905 m |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Start | -39.32332, 174.10324 |
| End | -39.31536, 174.09421 |
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 (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Wilkies Pools 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
- Dawson Falls - Stratford Plateau tracks (0.0 km away)
- Dawson Falls Power Station Track (0.1 km away)
- Kapuni Loop Track (0.1 km away)
- Ridge Loop Track (0.2 km away)
- Lake Dive tracks (0.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Wilkies Pools Loop Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.