Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track

Manawatū-Whanganui · New Zealand

Distance50.2 km (31.2 mi)all 2 sections

Climb2,141 m (7,024 ft)1,975 m (6,480 ft) down

High point617 m (2,024 ft)lowest 66 m (217 ft)

DOC's time2 - 3 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeAdvancedDOC

This track is mapped in 2 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Blue: campsites.

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About the track

The Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Tracks are two stages of the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail. There are various entry/exit options. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Campsites

Mosley's Campsite (247 m)
Bettjemann Campsite (187 m)
Hellawell's Campsite (131 m)
Whakahoro Campsite (131 m)
Johnsons Campsite (239 m)
Mangapurua Campsite (63 m)
Mangapurua Trig Campsite (611 m)

Mangapurua/Kaiwhakauka Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.