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.

Karakariki Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

With suspension bridges, a stream, a waterfall and a nice spot for a picnic, this track has plenty to keep kids entertained.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance2.3 km
Time (DOC)20 and 45 mins one way
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain149 m
Elevation loss8 m
Highest point182 m
Lowest point39 m
RegionWaikato
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

Elevation profile of Karakariki TrackElevation from 39 m to 182 m over 2.3 km.0 m50 m100 m150 m200 m0 km0.5 km1 km1.5 km2 km
Elevation from 39 m to 182 m over 2.3 km.

GPX file

Download the Karakariki 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.

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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.