Kaituna Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Kaituna Track is a 17.5 km DOC route in Nelson/Tasman with 857 m of climbing and a high point of 478 m.
Beautiful native forest and gold-mining relics are the main attractions of the Kaituna Valley. To walk the whole track takes 8-9 hours, or there are shorter walks from 20 minutes to 2 hours.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8-9 hr or shorter walks from 20 min to 2 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 857 m |
| Elevation loss | 794 m |
| Highest point | 478 m |
| Lowest point | 40 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.71246, 172.56870 |
| End | -40.61739, 172.54920 |
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
- Aorere Goldfields Track (6.4 km away)
- Douglas Range (6.7 km away)
- Knuckle Hill Track (10.7 km away)
- Washbourn Scenic Reserve Walk (13.3 km away)
- Parapara Peak (16.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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