Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay is a 6.4 km Great Walk in Nelson/Tasman with 130 m of climbing and a high point of 100 m.
For a more adventurous day walk, head south from Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay, crossing the tidal Awaroa inlet. There is the option to return via water taxi.
Track stats
| Distance | 6.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 130 m |
| Elevation loss | 128 m |
| Highest point | 100 m |
| Lowest point | -2 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -40.82584, 173.00499 |
| End | -40.86511, 173.01755 |
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
Huts near the track
- Awaroa Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Waiharakeke Bay Campsite (on the track)
- Awaroa Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite (0.3 km from the track)
- Tōtaranui Campground (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay 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
- Tōtaranui to Waiharakeke Bay (0.0 km away)
- Pukatea Walk (1.1 km away)
- Gibbs Hill to Whariwharangi Bay Loop Track (1.3 km away)
- Headlands Track (1.6 km away)
- Tōtaranui to Anapai Bay (3.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.