Pukaki Flats walk
DOC track · Canterbury
Pukaki Flats walk is a 8.4 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 82 m of climbing and a high point of 535 m.
The Pukaki Flats walk goes over an open block of hard tussock grasslands just north of Twizel. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 82 m |
| Elevation loss | 6 m |
| Highest point | 535 m |
| Lowest point | 457 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.25348, 170.12019 |
| End | -44.19387, 170.14369 |
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
- Dusky Trail (6.7 km away)
- Pyramid Track (6.7 km away)
- Rhoboro Track (6.7 km away)
- Marker Bay Track (7.5 km away)
- Pukaki Kettle Hole Track (9.4 km away)
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