Nikau Walk
DOC track · Waikato
Nikau Walk is a 4.6 km DOC walk in Waikato with 73 m of climbing and a high point of 157 m.
Follow a stream through beautiful native forest with swimming and picnicking opportunities. This track is great for children. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 73 m |
| Elevation loss | 38 m |
| Highest point | 157 m |
| Lowest point | 80 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -37.92044, 175.08154 |
| End | -37.93739, 175.07324 |
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 2.
Campsites near the track
- Kaniwhaniwha Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Nikau Walk 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
- Bell Track (2.3 km away)
- Karamū Walkway South (2.6 km away)
- Tirohanga Track (5.9 km away)
- Ruapane Track (6.6 km away)
- Mangakara Nature Walk (7.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Nikau Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.