Nikau Flat and Kotepato Tracks
TrackEast CoastDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
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.
Nearby stops
Kotepato Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • East Coast • 1.6 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Nikau Flat Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • East Coast • 2.6 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Unnamed hut
Gisborne • 6.3 km
Koranga Forks Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • East Coast • 7 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Manganuku Campsite
Standard • East Coast • 8.4 km
BBQ • Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites
All details
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Track type
- Advanced
- Walking time
- 1-2 days
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.38.33799° S, 177.31039° E
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).