Earnslaw Burn Track
DOC track · Otago
Earnslaw Burn Track is a 8.0 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 573 m of climbing and a high point of 841 m.
Following Earnslaw Burn through bush to the tussock basin at the head of this valley for impressive views of an icefall on Mt Earnslaw/Pikirakatahi.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 to 6 hrs one way to the viewpoint |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 573 m |
| Elevation loss | 118 m |
| Highest point | 841 m |
| Lowest point | 382 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.73904, 168.40969 |
| End | -44.67967, 168.40996 |
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
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GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Diamond Creek Walk (5.5 km away)
- Sugarloaf/Rockburn Track (7.6 km away)
- Lake Sylvan Track (7.7 km away)
- Scott Creek Track (7.8 km away)
- Routeburn Nature Walk (10.6 km away)
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