Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk
DOC track · Canterbury
Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 133 m of climbing and a high point of 748 m.
This loop track reaches the summit of Lavericks Peak with a 'goblin forest' on the way – trees hung with weeping moss.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 133 m |
| Elevation loss | 97 m |
| Highest point | 748 m |
| Lowest point | 611 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.75203, 173.01574 |
| End | -43.75073, 173.01584 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Track (5.5 km away)
- Hay Scenic Reserve walk (11.0 km away)
- Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve Track (11.6 km away)
- Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk (13.7 km away)
- Saddle Hill Summit Track (15.0 km away)
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