Hihikiwi Track
DOC track · Waikato
Hihikiwi Track is a 5.1 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 551 m of climbing and a high point of 902 m.
Hihikiwi Track is the shortest track to Pāhautea Hut and Pirongia summit. Walk to the lookout point on Mount Pirongia for one of the best vantage points over the west coast harbours. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 hr one way to the lookout | 4 - 6 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 551 m |
| Elevation loss | 176 m |
| Highest point | 902 m |
| Lowest point | 527 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.02409, 175.06470 |
| End | -37.99352, 175.09175 |
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
- Pāhautea Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Pahautea Hut Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Hihikiwi 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
- Tirohanga Track (8.3 km away)
- Te Kauri Park Circuit Walk (9.2 km away)
- Bell Track (9.4 km away)
- Mahaukura Track (9.6 km away)
- Mangakara Nature Walk (9.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hihikiwi 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.