Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki Walk
DOC track · Otago
Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki Walk is a 0.3 km DOC walk in Otago with 6 m of climbing and a high point of 20 m.
Take a walk to the Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki – geological marvels, exposed by erosion of sedimentary rocks laid down from 65 to 13 million years ago.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 mins |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 6 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 20 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.34491, 170.82597 |
| End | -45.35094, 170.82817 |
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
- Kātiki Point Walking Track (6.0 km away)
- Trotters Creek Track (7.5 km away)
- Trotters Gorge Track (7.5 km away)
- Trotters Cave Walk (8.0 km away)
- Bushy Beach Track (27.6 km away)
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