Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Distance4.9 km (3.1 mi)all 2 sections

Climb197 m (646 ft)213 m (699 ft) down

High point261 m (856 ft)lowest 162 m (531 ft)

DOC's time1-2 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 Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

These two scenic tracks offer excellent opportunity for trout fishing and hunting. The Nikau Flat Track follows alongside the Waioweka River and the Kotepato Track follows alongside the Te Pato Stream.

Huts on or near the track

Kotepato Hut (182 m)
Nikau Flat Hut (212 m)

Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.