Lower Circuit Track
DOC track · Otago
Lower Circuit Track is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Otago with 184 m of climbing and a high point of 646 m.
This track has outstanding views over Lake Wānaka. Sections of track are often slippery.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min - 2 hr from carpark |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 184 m |
| Elevation loss | 103 m |
| Highest point | 646 m |
| Lowest point | 456 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.64643, 168.96554 |
| End | -44.64387, 168.96976 |
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 Lower Circuit 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
- Lake Wānaka Lookout Track (0.2 km away)
- Rocky Mountain Track (0.5 km away)
- Diamond Lake Loop Track (0.7 km away)
- Minaret Burn Track (4.3 km away)
- Motatapu Track (5.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lower Circuit 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.