Maukaatua Route
DOC track · Otago
Maukaatua Route is a 2.0 km DOC route in Otago with 568 m of climbing and a high point of 667 m.
A place of significance to Ngāi Tahu, Maukaatua gazes over the Taieri plains to the coast and inland over rolling tussock-covered hills.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1.5 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 568 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 667 m |
| Lowest point | 99 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.85452, 170.16629 |
| End | -45.85814, 170.14485 |
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
- Woodside Glen Walk (0.6 km away)
- Government Track (11.3 km away)
- Titri Creek Track (17.1 km away)
- Chalkies Track (19.1 km away)
- Taieri River Track (21.5 km away)
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