Chalkies Track
DOC track · Otago
Chalkies Track is a 4.7 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 432 m of climbing and a high point of 521 m.
See across Silverpeaks and Taieri Plains. Cross Silver Stream and Leishmans Creek and make the steep 400 m climb to the top of Powder Hill for a challenging tramp with spectacular views.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 432 m |
| Elevation loss | 414 m |
| Highest point | 521 m |
| Lowest point | 84 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.81564, 170.40644 |
| End | -45.81159, 170.41969 |
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
- Leith Saddle Track (8.7 km away)
- Silverpeaks Circuit Track (9.8 km away)
- Tunnel Beach Walk (12.4 km away)
- Grahams Bush Walkway (13.9 km away)
- Orokonui lagoon walk (15.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Chalkies 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.