Catlins River Track
DOC track · Otago
Catlins River Track is a 12.4 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 272 m of climbing and a high point of 191 m.
An attractive, forest-lined river walk of that follows the Catlins River.
Track stats
| Distance | 12.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-6 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 272 m |
| Elevation loss | 94 m |
| Highest point | 191 m |
| Lowest point | 35 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -46.45858, 169.49278 |
| End | -46.40590, 169.44816 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Tawanui Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Catlins River 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
- Matai Falls Walk (5.0 km away)
- Thisbe Valley Track (7.8 km away)
- Purakaunui Falls Walk (8.2 km away)
- Barrs Falls (Barrs Falls Scenic Reserve) (9.0 km away)
- Papatowai walks (10.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Catlins River 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.