Waipapa Loop Track
DOC track · Waikato
Waipapa Loop Track is a 2.1 km DOC tramping track in Waikato with 6 m of climbing and a high point of 542 m.

This short loop walk in the Waipapa ecological area takes you through tall podocarp with spectacular bird life.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 6 m |
| Elevation loss | 9 m |
| Highest point | 542 m |
| Lowest point | 527 m |
| Region | Waikato |
| Start | -38.47363, 175.56839 |
| End | -38.47384, 175.56811 |
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 Waipapa Loop 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
- Mount Pureora via Toitoi Track (9.0 km away)
- Mount Pureora from Link Road (9.7 km away)
- Okahukura Loop (10.0 km away)
- Mt Titiraupenga Track (11.0 km away)
- Rimu Walk (16.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waipapa Loop 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.