Waikawau Track
DOC track · Waikato
Waikawau Track is a 10.7 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 364 m of climbing and a high point of 388 m.
This route for intrepid trampers is the longest track to Leitch's Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 14 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 364 m |
| Elevation loss | 14 m |
| Highest point | 388 m |
| Lowest point | 37 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.47914, 174.68925 |
| End | -38.43507, 174.75623 |
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
Huts near the track
- Leitch's Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Waikawau 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
- Mangatoa Track (9.3 km away)
- Mahoenui Track (10.7 km away)
- Leitch's Track (14.7 km away)
- Waitanguru Falls Walk (18.2 km away)
- Mangaotaki Walk (21.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waikawau 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.