Mangakara Nature Walk

DOC track · Waikato

Mangakara Nature Walk is a 1.2 km DOC walk in Waikato with 47 m of climbing and a high point of 207 m.

Mangakara Nature Walk
Photo: Department of Conservation

This loop walk passes through ancient forest with towering trees and a beautiful stream - with interpretation signs as well this is a great option for children.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance1.2 km
Time (DOC)1 hr
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeShort Walk
Elevation gain47 m
Elevation loss13 m
Highest point207 m
Lowest point157 m
RegionWaikato
Start-37.96706, 175.14733
End-37.96845, 175.14917

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 Mangakara Nature WalkElevation from 158 m to 207 m over 1.21 km.140 m160 m180 m200 m220 m0 km0.5 km1 km
Elevation from 158 m to 207 m over 1.21 km.

Walked by TrailTreks

We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Pirongia 1.

GPX file

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Alerts and conditions

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