Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River
DOC track · Wairarapa
Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River is a 6.3 km DOC walk in Wairarapa with 280 m of climbing and a high point of 467 m.
This is a daytrip in the southern Tararua Range and the exit/entry to the Kaitoke-Holdsworth Tramp.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5.5 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 280 m |
| Elevation loss | 156 m |
| Highest point | 467 m |
| Lowest point | 199 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -41.05414, 175.27794 |
| End | -41.06981, 175.22803 |
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 Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River 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
- Renata-Alpha Crossing (3.8 km away)
- Dobson Loop Track (4.5 km away)
- Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track (4.5 km away)
- Cone Ridge Tracks (10.4 km away)
- Lower Waiohine Track (11.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.