Mount Ida Water Race Track
DOC track · Otago
Mount Ida Water Race Track is a 18.4 km DOC walk in Otago with 163 m of climbing and a high point of 778 m.
This track follows a water race which is still in use. It has great views of the St Bathans basin and Falls Dam valley. The track is overgrown with sections of long grass and washouts.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4-5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 163 m |
| Elevation loss | 78 m |
| Highest point | 778 m |
| Lowest point | 682 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.86755, 169.97138 |
| End | -44.78463, 169.94253 |
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
- Homestead Track (12.0 km away)
- Around Blue Lake Track (13.1 km away)
- Mutton Creek Track (18.6 km away)
- Berwen Track (18.8 km away)
- Lindis Valley tracks (22.9 km away)
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