Donnelly Flat Loop Walk
DOC track · Wairarapa
Donnelly Flat Loop Walk is a 2.8 km DOC walk in Wairarapa with 42 m of climbing and a high point of 358 m.

The track to Donnelly Flat passes through some of the best mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Tararua Range - this short, easy walk with a picnic area and stream on route is an great option for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 42 m |
| Elevation loss | 17 m |
| Highest point | 358 m |
| Lowest point | 318 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.90667, 175.47951 |
| End | -40.90285, 175.46921 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Holdsworth Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Donnelly Flat Loop Walk 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 (1.0 km away)
- Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit (1.0 km away)
- Atiwhakatu Track (1.4 km away)
- River Ridge Track (2.9 km away)
- East Holdsworth Track (3.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Donnelly Flat Loop Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.