Waingawa River Track (Mitre Flats to Cow Creek)
Wellington · New Zealand
Distance7.3 km (4.5 mi)along the line
Climb287 m (942 ft)163 m (535 ft) down
High point506 m (1,660 ft)lowest 381 m (1,250 ft)
DOC's time3 hr 30 minas DOC publishes it
Walking time2 h 18 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeAdvancedDOC
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Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.
About the track
This track sidles next to the Waingawa River from Mitre Flats Hut to Cow Creek Hut.
Huts on or near the track
- Cow Creek Hut (500 m)
- Mitre Flats Hut (382 m)
Waingawa River Track (Mitre Flats to Cow Creek) on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.