RidgeflowAround the Mountain Circuit
Taranaki · New Zealand
Distance92.8 km (57.6 mi)all 31 sections
Climb5,459 m (17,910 ft)4,779 m (15,679 ft) down
High point1,537 m (5,043 ft)lowest 404 m (1,325 ft)
DOC's time4–5 days loopas DOC publishes it
GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC
This track is mapped in 31 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.
Map
Pink: the track. Orange: huts.
About the track
The challenging Around the Mountain Circuit offers you spectacular bush and alpine scenery. It is best hiked from October to April.
Huts on or near the track
- Kahui Hut (884 m)
- Holly Hut (983 m, bookable)
- Waingongoro Hut (859 m)
- Waiaua Gorge Hut (604 m)
- Maketawa Hut (1062 m)
Around the Mountain Circuit on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.