Makarora Valley Track
DOC track · Otago
Makarora Valley Track is a 10.6 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 497 m of climbing and a high point of 701 m.
Experienced trampers can walk to the 4-bunk Makarora Hut, taking in the Stewart Falls along the way.
Track stats
| Distance | 10.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-7 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 497 m |
| Elevation loss | 175 m |
| Highest point | 701 m |
| Lowest point | 379 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.14038, 169.32909 |
| End | -44.12936, 169.44042 |
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
- Makarora Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Makarora Valley 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
- Bridle Track (0.9 km away)
- Cameron Lookout Walk (2.6 km away)
- Cameron Valley Track (2.6 km away)
- Blue Pools Track (4.1 km away)
- Blue Valley Track (4.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Makarora Valley 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.