Mapara Track
DOC track · Waikato
Mapara Track is a 2.4 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 156 m of climbing and a high point of 417 m.

You can hear and sometimes see kōkako and other birds on the Mapara Track.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 156 m |
| Elevation loss | 156 m |
| Highest point | 417 m |
| Lowest point | 260 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.53499, 175.23803 |
| End | -38.53509, 175.23938 |
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
Download the Mapara 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
- Omaru Falls Walk (6.1 km away)
- Okahukura Loop (26.4 km away)
- Ketemaringi Route (26.6 km away)
- Mangaotaki Walk (27.8 km away)
- Waipapa Loop Track (29.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mapara 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.