Atiwhakatu Track
DOC track · Wairarapa
Atiwhakatu Track is a 5.0 km DOC walk in Wairarapa with 190 m of climbing and a high point of 481 m.
A good overnight option for people new to tramping, leading from Holdsworth road end to Atiwhakatu Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 190 m |
| Elevation loss | 50 m |
| Highest point | 481 m |
| Lowest point | 340 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.89972, 175.46592 |
| End | -40.86814, 175.45413 |
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
- Atiwhakatu Hut (on the track)
- Jumbo Hut (2.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Holdsworth Campsite (1.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Atiwhakatu 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
- Holdsworth road end to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth (0.5 km away)
- Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit (0.5 km away)
- Donnelly Flat Loop Walk (1.4 km away)
- River Ridge Track (1.5 km away)
- East Holdsworth Track (1.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Atiwhakatu 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.