Rawhiti Cave Track
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Rawhiti Cave Track is a 1.6 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 233 m of climbing and a high point of 314 m.
Walk to a viewing structure at possibly the most diverse and extensive entrance and twilight-zone flora of any cave in New Zealand.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 233 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 314 m |
| Lowest point | 80 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.87862, 172.85608 |
| End | -40.88472, 172.86711 |
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
- The Grove Scenic Reserve Walk (3.6 km away)
- Paines Ford Tramline Track (3.9 km away)
- Harwoods Hole Track (7.8 km away)
- Te Waikoropupū Springs Walk (8.0 km away)
- Wainui Falls Track (8.4 km away)
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