Otira Valley Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Otira Valley Track is a 1.6 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 110 m of climbing and a high point of 1,004 m.
Follow a deep alpine valley under the northern flank of Mount Rolleston/Kaimatau to the Otira River footbridge.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 110 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,004 m |
| Lowest point | 891 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.89865, 171.55862 |
| End | -42.89625, 171.54029 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Mt Philistine.
GPX file
Download the Otira Valley Track 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
- Dobson Nature Walk (1.3 km away)
- Temple Basin Track (1.3 km away)
- Bealey Valley Track (2.2 km away)
- Devils Punchbowl Walking Track (3.8 km away)
- Cons Track (3.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Otira Valley Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.