Hawksbury lagoon and beach walk
DOC track · Otago
Hawksbury lagoon and beach walk is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Otago with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 2 m.
Walk around Hawksbury lagoon in Waikouaiti and enjoy this wildlife refuge providing habitat for ducks and native birds which can be seen from the causeways that cross the pools.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 2 m |
| Lowest point | 0 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.60759, 170.67921 |
| End | -45.59897, 170.67626 |
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Elevation profile
GPX file
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Huriawa Pā Walk (3.7 km away)
- Careys Creek Track (14.6 km away)
- Mapoutahi Track (15.1 km away)
- Heyward Point Track (16.6 km away)
- Long Beach (South) Walking Track (16.7 km away)
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