Mangahao Makahika Track

Manawatū-Whanganui · New Zealand

Distance12.8 km (7.9 mi)along the line

Climb658 m (2,159 ft)438 m (1,437 ft) down

High point677 m (2,221 ft)lowest 160 m (525 ft)

DOC's time6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going northas DOC publishes it

Walking time4 h 18 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeAdvancedDOC

Elevation profile

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start.

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About the track

The Mangahao Makahika Track connects Burtton's Track, which lies between Palmerston North and Shannon, with the Arapaepae Lookout Trail near Levin. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Mangahao Makahika Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.