Māhinapua short walks
DOC track · West Coast
Māhinapua short walks is a 2.7 km DOC walk in West Coast with 30 m of climbing and a high point of 27 m.

These short walks pass through dense bush to reach Lake Māhinapua - with a picnic area/campsite at one end, these walks are great for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min - 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 30 m |
| Elevation loss | 25 m |
| Highest point | 27 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.77854, 170.89915 |
| End | -42.79125, 170.89713 |
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
- Lake Māhinapua Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
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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
- Mananui Tramline (Māhinapua Walkway) (4.8 km away)
- Kaniere Water Race Walkway (13.8 km away)
- Ross Goldfield Water Race Walkway (15.4 km away)
- Lake Kaniere Walkway (18.9 km away)
- Goldsborough short walks (20.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Māhinapua short walks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.