Moke Lake Loop Track

DOC track · Otago

Moke Lake Loop Track is a 4.9 km DOC walk in Otago with 230 m of climbing and a high point of 618 m.

Moke Lake Loop Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This popular walk takes you on a loop around the lake. Superb views are on offer as you travel through grassland surrounded by mountains.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance4.9 km
Time (DOC)2-3 hr loop
Difficulty (DOC)Easy
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain230 m
Elevation loss224 m
Highest point618 m
Lowest point533 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.99753, 168.57160
End-45.01080, 168.57331

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 Moke Lake Loop TrackElevation from 533 m to 611 m over 4.89 km.550 m600 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km
Elevation from 533 m to 611 m over 4.89 km.

Campsites near the track

GPX file

Download the Moke Lake Loop 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

Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Moke Lake Loop 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.