Matai Falls Walk
DOC track · Otago
Matai Falls Walk is a 0.6 km DOC walk in Otago with 25 m of climbing and a high point of 142 m.

Walk to the Matai Falls through regenerating podocarp and broadleaf forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 40 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 25 m |
| Elevation loss | 19 m |
| Highest point | 142 m |
| Lowest point | 117 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -46.50307, 169.48901 |
| End | -46.50598, 169.48577 |
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
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Catlins River Track (5.0 km away)
- Papatowai walks (5.6 km away)
- Purakaunui Falls Walk (5.6 km away)
- Barrs Falls (Barrs Falls Scenic Reserve) (10.9 km away)
- Thisbe Valley Track (11.8 km away)
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