Hikuwai Link Track

DOC track · Otago

Hikuwai Link Track is a 0.6 km DOC walk in Otago with 12 m of climbing and a high point of 298 m.

A popular, gently-graded link track that connects Gunn Road with the Outlet Track.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance0.6 km
Time (DOC)20 min one way
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain12 m
Elevation loss0 m
Highest point298 m
Lowest point281 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.67128, 169.17865
End-44.67653, 169.17982

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

Elevation profile of Hikuwai Link TrackElevation from 281 m to 298 m over 0.61 km.280 m285 m290 m295 m300 m0 km0.2 km0.4 km0.6 km
Elevation from 281 m to 298 m over 0.61 km.

GPX file

Download the Hikuwai Link 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

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