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The Best Hiking Trails in Otago (New Zealand)

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  • Catlins River track 10km

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    near Purekireki, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    6.71mi
    Elevation +
    515f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofCatlins River track 10km Photo ofCatlins River track 10km Photo ofCatlins River track 10km

    Catlins River track 10km. This track could go the full one way distance of 12km but we turned around after 5 km to return to our car. This is a lovely walk through beautiful bush with lots of birdlife.

  • Minaret Burn track short

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    dukeigi
    Distance
    4.46mi
    Elevation +
    646f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofMinaret Burn track short Photo ofMinaret Burn track short Photo ofMinaret Burn track short

    Short version of the Minaret Burn track. We walked slowly because picture stops every 5minutes. Majestic views all the way.

  • Caples and Routeburn Tracks

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    near Glenorchy, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    TBishton23
    Distance
    35.03mi
    Elevation +
    7930f
    TrailRank
    28

    Day 1: Head to Greenstone Road End and follow the Caples and Greenstone Track. Bypass the bridge on the left and then around 0.5 hours later bypass another the bridge on the left which heads along the Greenstone Valley. ...

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  • Mt Koinga Track from Bendigo

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    near Mount Pisa, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    yaelgolub
    Distance
    3.01mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMt Koinga Track from Bendigo Photo ofMt Koinga Track from Bendigo Photo ofMt Koinga Track from Bendigo

    Moderate walk to Mt. Koinga from Bendigo's camping. Very steep in some parts in an arid landscape. The view is amazing, mainly in winter where you can see the snowy mountains around. Plus is a zone infested with wild rab...

  • 301 Mount Iron Loop

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    near Wanaka, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    pops7421
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    755f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo of301 Mount Iron Loop Photo of301 Mount Iron Loop Photo of301 Mount Iron Loop

    301) Mount Iron Loop - 10th March 2020 Return Distance 4.7km, Max Elevation 547m, Climb 225m, Time 1.75hr, Level - Medium - Pops Co-ordinates: -44.693530, 169.155340 My Blog: Early morning start today, as we are off ...

  • Valley of the Trolls and Lake Wilson

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    near Arcadia, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    The Vertical Adventurer
    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    4432f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofValley of the Trolls and Lake Wilson

    To be used in conjunction with the article here: https://www.theverticaladventurer.com/single-post/valley-of-the-trolls-lake-wilson-hike DISCLAIMER: No responsibility is taken for the use of this GPS trail. Use at y...

  • Lake Marian, Fiordland NP, NZ

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    1401f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLake Marian, Fiordland NP, NZ Photo ofLake Marian, Fiordland NP, NZ Photo ofLake Marian, Fiordland NP, NZ

    Easy and well maintained first 1km to get to a boardwalk with nice views of the river. After that the trail is bad, full of rocks and roots. You need hands many times. Beautiful green lake surrounded by mountains. Toilet...

  • Breast Hill via Te Ataroa

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    near Lake Hawea, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    mdorrodrigues
    Distance
    7.68mi
    Elevation +
    4508f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBreast Hill via Te Ataroa Photo ofBreast Hill via Te Ataroa Photo ofBreast Hill via Te Ataroa

    Breast Hill via Te Ataroa Ascent to Pakituhi Hut and Breast Hill. Difficult ascent with very steep and exposed passages. Hiking poles highly recommended and would not recommend this hike is a rainy day. Descent on the ...

  • Fernhill to Moke Lake

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    near Fernhill, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Leo Peñaloza
    Distance
    20.72mi
    Elevation +
    2943f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFernhill to Moke Lake Photo ofFernhill to Moke Lake Photo ofFernhill to Moke Lake

    I went out at 9:00am from Fernhill. I took Moke Lake Rd around 10. I arrived to Moke Lake Camping around 11:50 and I was loooking for a higher point of view of the lake. You can go until the wire-fence have finished and...

  • Lake Marian

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    1358f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLake Marian Photo ofLake Marian Photo ofLake Marian

    The beginning of this hike to the waterfall is an easy path that anyone can do and it is well worth doing. Beyond the boardwalk the track becomes much more difficult with rocks and roots and some steep parts. Not to be a...

    Top tack. One place not so easy, you have to scramble.
    geda001

  • Queenstown - Moonlight Track - Arthurs Point

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Leo Peñaloza
    Distance
    12.97mi
    Elevation +
    4524f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofQueenstown - Moonlight Track - Arthurs Point Photo ofQueenstown - Moonlight Track - Arthurs Point Photo ofQueenstown - Moonlight Track - Arthurs Point

    This track was traced manually. Sunny day. Don't forget to bring water, sunscreen, hat. And most importantly, follow the marked path! I don't advise drinking water from streams because I saw a lot of dead animals on the ...

    the most wonderful trail in the world:)
    focobian7

  • Brewster hut

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    near Makarora, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Lasse nz
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    3156f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBrewster hut Photo ofBrewster hut Photo ofBrewster hut

    Fine hike as always. After Liverpool hut this is a walk in the park. 2 hours under tree cover 45 min above tree line both up and down. Kids 11 and 13y this time last time 8 and 10y

  • Liverpool hut return with kids

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    Lasse nz
    Distance
    21.38mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLiverpool hut return with kids Photo ofLiverpool hut return with kids Photo ofLiverpool hut return with kids

    Matukituki valley is beautiful all the way. the climb to Liverpool stress full and the way down nerve-wracking. Time is with breaks. The way down 2K took 3 hours

  • Glacier Burn Mountain

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    bramdek
    Distance
    6.88mi
    Elevation +
    4416f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGlacier Burn Mountain Photo ofGlacier Burn Mountain Photo ofGlacier Burn Mountain

    Go up glacier Burn route and stay to the right side of the valley. Lots of gravel to climb over but views in the end are worth it!

  • Ben Lomond Saddle

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    near Queenstown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    eoc
    with manuelruizapatero César Argilés
    Distance
    4.95mi
    Elevation +
    1995f
    TrailRank
    95| Rating 4.92
    Photo ofBen Lomond Saddle Photo ofBen Lomond Saddle Photo ofBen Lomond Saddle

    Nuestra idea inicial era realizar una ascensión a la cima del Ben Lomond, pero habíamos contratado la comida en el restaurante Stratosphere y resultó que el turno para el que se había hecho la reserva era el de las 12 de...

    Las vistas son increíbles, tanto las de Queenstown y alrededores, como las de las montañas!!!!
    javeadeverano
    Vistas inmejorables.
    luis.perecruz
    Ascensión dificultad media. Buenas vistas sobre Queenstown.
    César Argilés

  • Lake Gunn

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    marcvanderveen
    Distance
    1.38mi
    Elevation +
    207f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLake Gunn Photo ofLake Gunn Photo ofLake Gunn

    Level walk through rain forest. Wheelchair accessible if shortcut is taken (GPS track covers longer track along the river).

  • Lake Marian

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    mdorrodrigues
    with gtakreyz
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1447f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofLake Marian Photo ofLake Marian Photo ofLake Marian

    Moderate track with a steep ascent but short distanced and easy steps. The lake is really marvelous and it s really worth the climb.

  • Cromwell Mount Pisa Way

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    near Cromwell, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    augustoagm
    Distance
    1.75mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCromwell Mount Pisa Way Photo ofCromwell Mount Pisa Way Photo ofCromwell Mount Pisa Way

    Awesome but hard trekking. There are no tracks to follow so I had to find the way until the top. Wonderfull viewings most in wintertime. You will find a lot of tall and thorny bushes in the way that makes your viewing di...

  • Key summit

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    near Kinloch, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    stephanmartin
    Distance
    5.42mi
    Elevation +
    1542f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKey summit Photo ofKey summit

    Uphill through the lush forest, full of local birds, including kea birds, up to a nice view over lake Marian and other summits

  • Feehly Hill circuit (Arrowtown)

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    near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    1.08mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFeehly Hill circuit (Arrowtown) Photo ofFeehly Hill circuit (Arrowtown) Photo ofFeehly Hill circuit (Arrowtown)

    This short circular walk that goes up Feehly Hill starts at the parking of the cemetery of Arrowtown. It is less than 2 kilometres long and has barely 120 meters of elevation gain. Walking clockwise the start may be a...

  • New Haven to Surat and Cannibal Bay

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    near New Haven, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    JC Kiwi
    Distance
    3.01mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofNew Haven to Surat and Cannibal Bay Photo ofNew Haven to Surat and Cannibal Bay Photo ofNew Haven to Surat and Cannibal Bay

    New Haven to Surat and Cannibal Bay. This would need to be a return walk unless one of your party drives to the other end. There are sea lions to see on both beaches. The females are easy to miss as they blend in with th...

  • Arrowtown Sawpit Gully Loop

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    near Arrowtown, Otago (New Zealand)
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    hansonstudiosinc
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofArrowtown Sawpit Gully Loop Photo ofArrowtown Sawpit Gully Loop Photo ofArrowtown Sawpit Gully Loop

    A great 2 hour loop done counterclockwise beginning at the Bunkingham parking lot. Fairly steep in spots and especially if you do the extra 50m to the viewpoint, not shown here because we skipped it due to the heat. Ther...

  • Diamond Lake and Rocky Peak, Wanaka, NZ

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    near Glendhu, Otago (New Zealand)
    Author
    agonort
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    1529f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDiamond Lake and Rocky Peak, Wanaka, NZ Photo ofDiamond Lake and Rocky Peak, Wanaka, NZ Photo ofDiamond Lake and Rocky Peak, Wanaka, NZ

    The trail is very well maintained with some stairs and easy for any age from the Car park to the Wanaka Lake viewpoint. From there to the Rocky Peak East side there are a few difficult places with some rocks to climb. I...

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