Lower Tīmaru River Track
DOC track · Otago
Lower Tīmaru River Track is a 10.2 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 300 m of climbing and a high point of 603 m.
This track follows the lower section of Tīmaru River. It can be walked as a day loop with Tīmaru High River Track, and it gives access to Breast Hill Track for longer tramps.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 300 m |
| Elevation loss | 55 m |
| Highest point | 603 m |
| Lowest point | 359 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.53763, 169.31893 |
| End | -44.52974, 169.43330 |
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
Huts near the track
- Stodys Hut (1.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lower Tīmaru River 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 (5.4 km away)
- Dingle Burn Track (5.4 km away)
- Lake Hāwea Track (5.4 km away)
- Craig Burn Track (6.0 km away)
- Grandview Mountain Track (8.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lower Tīmaru River 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.