Mahaukura Track
DOC track · Waikato
Mahaukura Track is a 6.6 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 894 m of climbing and a high point of 918 m.
This track takes in the Wharauroa and Mahaukura Lookouts on its way up to the summit of Mount Pirongia.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-6 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 894 m |
| Elevation loss | 181 m |
| Highest point | 918 m |
| Lowest point | 205 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -37.96867, 175.14893 |
| End | -37.99163, 175.10026 |
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 1.
Huts near the track
- Pāhautea Hut (0.8 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Pahautea Hut Campsite (0.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mahaukura 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
- Mangakara Nature Walk (0.2 km away)
- Ruapane Track (1.5 km away)
- Tirohanga Track (2.6 km away)
- Bell Track (7.4 km away)
- Nikau Walk (8.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mahaukura 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.