Bell Track
DOC track · Waikato
Bell Track is a 14.4 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 902 m of climbing and a high point of 934 m.
Combine this track with Tahuanui Track for an overnight circuit to Pāhautea Hut and Mount Pirongia.
Track stats
| Distance | 14.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 - 10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 902 m |
| Elevation loss | 147 m |
| Highest point | 934 m |
| Lowest point | 137 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -37.93971, 175.07250 |
| End | -37.99352, 175.09180 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Pirongia 2.
Huts near the track
- Pāhautea Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Pahautea Hut Campsite (on the track)
- Central Clearing Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Kaniwhaniwha Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Bell 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
- Nikau Walk (2.3 km away)
- Karamū Walkway South (4.8 km away)
- Tirohanga Track (4.9 km away)
- Ruapane Track (6.3 km away)
- Mangakara Nature Walk (7.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Bell 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.