Bridle Track
DOC track · Otago
Bridle Track is a 3.5 km DOC walk in Otago with 217 m of climbing and a high point of 570 m.
This well-graded track follows a section of the old Bridle Track, the first link between Otago and Westland.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 217 m |
| Elevation loss | 29 m |
| Highest point | 570 m |
| Lowest point | 380 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.13368, 169.33575 |
| End | -44.10751, 169.35451 |
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
Download the Bridle Track 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
- Makarora Valley Track (0.9 km away)
- Haast Pass Lookout Track (3.3 km away)
- Cameron Lookout Walk (3.5 km away)
- Cameron Valley Track (3.5 km away)
- Blue Pools Track (5.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Bridle Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.