Lake Hāwea Track
DOC track · Otago
Lake Hāwea Track is a 32.8 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 497 m of climbing and a high point of 481 m.
This provides access to one of the Hāwea Conservation Park's most beautiful areas, the Hunter Valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 32.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 - 12 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 497 m |
| Elevation loss | 496 m |
| Highest point | 481 m |
| Lowest point | 349 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.48897, 169.31349 |
| End | -44.26145, 169.46255 |
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 Lake Hāwea 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
- Dingle Burn Peninsula Track (0.0 km away)
- Dingle Burn Track (0.0 km away)
- Lower Tīmaru River Track (5.4 km away)
- Isthmus Peak Track (6.1 km away)
- Kidds Bush Nature Walk (6.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Hāwea 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.