Hāwea River Track
DOC track · Otago
Hāwea River Track is a 5.3 km DOC walk in Otago with 7 m of climbing and a high point of 327 m.
Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this gentle riverside track links Albert Town to Hāwea. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3–4 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 7 m |
| Elevation loss | 32 m |
| Highest point | 327 m |
| Lowest point | 290 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.65047, 169.24664 |
| End | -44.67232, 169.20494 |
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
- Newcastle Track (4.0 km away)
- Butterfields Wetland Walk (4.1 km away)
- Upper Clutha River Track (5.2 km away)
- Outlet Track (5.5 km away)
- Hikuwai Link Track (5.9 km away)
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