Tirohanga Track
DOC track · Waikato
Tirohanga Track is a 5.2 km DOC walk in Waikato with 642 m of climbing and a high point of 946 m.
Walk up to Pāhautea Hut and Campsite via Mount Pirongia summit from where you might see Mount Taranaki or Mount Ruapehu on a clear day.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3–5 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 642 m |
| Elevation loss | 96 m |
| Highest point | 946 m |
| Lowest point | 349 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -37.96370, 175.11966 |
| End | -37.99352, 175.09175 |
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 (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Pahautea Hut Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Tirohanga 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
- Ruapane Track (2.0 km away)
- Mangakara Nature Walk (2.5 km away)
- Mahaukura Track (2.6 km away)
- Bell Track (4.9 km away)
- Nikau Walk (5.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tirohanga 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.