Edwards - Otehake Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Edwards - Otehake Route is a 27.3 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,531 m of climbing and a high point of 1,269 m.
A transalpine route that mixes the best of east with the wilds of the west.
Track stats
| Distance | 27.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,531 m |
| Elevation loss | 950 m |
| Highest point | 1,269 m |
| Lowest point | 277 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.76309, 171.66949 |
| End | -42.97981, 171.59350 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Otehake Hut (on the track)
- Edwards Hut (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Edwards - Otehake Route GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Lake Kaurapataka Route (0.0 km away)
- Harper Pass Route (3.8 km away)
- Mingha - Deception Route (6.1 km away)
- Carroll Hut Track (9.1 km away)
- Minchin Pass Route (9.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Edwards - Otehake Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.