Tawarau Forest tramping tracks
DOC track · Waikato
Tawarau Forest tramping tracks is a 23.9 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 666 m of climbing and a high point of 361 m.

The limestone features and native vegetation in the Tawarau Forest can best be seen by walking on one of the forest's scenic tracks.
Track stats
| Distance | 23.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various from 2 - 7 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 666 m |
| Elevation loss | 364 m |
| Highest point | 361 m |
| Lowest point | 60 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.34451, 174.87985 |
| End | -38.31034, 174.95495 |
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
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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
- Waitanguru Falls Walk (5.7 km away)
- Leitch's Track (8.3 km away)
- Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk (9.4 km away)
- Marokopa Falls Walk (9.9 km away)
- Piripiri Cave Walk (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tawarau Forest tramping tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.