Government Track
DOC track · Otago
Government Track is a 8.2 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 521 m of climbing and a high point of 503 m.
Walk or mountain bike the Government Track which traverses the slopes of the beech-and mānuka-forested Waipori Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 521 m |
| Elevation loss | 42 m |
| Highest point | 503 m |
| Lowest point | 24 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.92887, 170.06685 |
| End | -45.90414, 170.01552 |
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 Government 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
- Titri Creek Track (9.2 km away)
- Maukaatua Route (11.3 km away)
- Woodside Glen Walk (11.7 km away)
- Taieri River Track (16.2 km away)
- Chalkies Track (29.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Government 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.