Lindis Valley tracks

DOC track · Otago

Lindis Valley tracks is a 53.6 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 2,686 m of climbing and a high point of 1,439 m.

Lindis Valley tracks
Photo: Department of Conservation

A range of tracks for walkers and mountain bikers alike, in an attractive, upland valley. Easily accessed off SH8 between Tarras and Omarama.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance53.6 km
Time (DOC)1.5 - 7 hr one way
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain2,686 m
Elevation loss2,198 m
Highest point1,439 m
Lowest point340 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.77058, 169.71581
End-44.73350, 169.46807

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 Lindis Valley tracksElevation from 340 m to 1,381 m over 53.55 km.0 m500 m1,000 m1,500 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km
Elevation from 340 m to 1,381 m over 53.55 km.

GPX file

Download the Lindis Valley tracks 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

Plan Lindis Valley tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.