Te Hoe Track

Information

This track provides access to the more remote areas of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park. Tramping in this area is rugged and requires high fitness levels.

The network of tracks gives trampers options varying in length from 3 to 7 days. The trip can be started at the Okahu Road end or at Pukahunui Road end or walked as a round trip incorporating Moerangi Hut, Mangamate Hut and Upper Whirinaki Hut. This guide follows from south to north. To access the Pukahunui track end, follow the road signs for the Whirinaki Track as far as the Plateau Road turnoff. Keep to Pine Milling Road and you will drop down to the Pukahunui Stream, cross two bridges and the track starts about 1 km further down the road. Access to the northern end of the track is through the Okahu valley, about 9 km past the Minginui turnoff on Ruatahuna Road. The track begins at the end of Okahu Valley Road (about 11 km).

Details

Feature	Value	Info
Organisation	DOC East Coast Central government organisation
Location	North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Galatea
Categories	Walking Free

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Value

Info

Organisation

DOC East Coast

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Galatea

Categories

Walking
Free

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point. 3 to 7 days, depending on route taken	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point. 3 to 7 days, depending on route taken
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.