Karakariki Track
DOC track · Waikato
Karakariki Track is a 2.3 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 149 m of climbing and a high point of 182 m.

With suspension bridges, a stream, a waterfall and a nice spot for a picnic, this track has plenty to keep kids entertained.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 and 45 mins one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 149 m |
| Elevation loss | 8 m |
| Highest point | 182 m |
| Lowest point | 39 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -37.77373, 175.08786 |
| End | -37.77216, 175.06921 |
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
- Four Brothers Track (5.9 km away)
- Karamū Walkway North (6.4 km away)
- Hakarimata Walkway (10.4 km away)
- Hakarimata Rail Trail (11.3 km away)
- Waterworks Walk (12.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Karakariki 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.