Minaret Burn Track

DOC track · Otago

Minaret Burn Track is a 22.0 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 771 m of climbing and a high point of 673 m.

Minaret Burn Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This walk passes through native forest and bush, crossing burns (streams) and giving access to Lake Wānaka itself. This track is suitable for walking, mountain biking and horse riding.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance22.0 km
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain771 m
Elevation loss430 m
Highest point673 m
Lowest point279 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.61848, 169.00384
End-44.48036, 169.01408

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

Elevation profile of Minaret Burn TrackElevation from 279 m to 665 m over 21.97 km.200 m400 m600 m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km
Elevation from 279 m to 665 m over 21.97 km.

GPX file

Download the Minaret Burn 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.

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