Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway
DOC track · Marlborough
Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway is a 4.8 km DOC walk in Marlborough with 126 m of climbing and a high point of 72 m.
Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy clifftop views of the sea and mountains. Suitable for families, the whole walkway takes three hours but you can also explore a range of shorter tracks.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various: 5 min - 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 126 m |
| Elevation loss | 78 m |
| Highest point | 72 m |
| Lowest point | 5 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -42.43018, 173.70024 |
| End | -42.41274, 173.68357 |
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
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
- Mt Fyffe Forest Walk (11.6 km away)
- Hinau Track (14.0 km away)
- Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit (14.4 km away)
- Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle Route (16.3 km away)
- Okiwi Bay Seaward Valley Track (23.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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