Newcastle Track
DOC track · Otago
Newcastle Track is a 13.6 km DOC walk in Otago with 41 m of climbing and a high point of 301 m.
Suitable for biking and walking this track follows the true left of the Clutha River from Hāwea River swing bridge to Kane Road.
Track stats
| Distance | 13.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 41 m |
| Elevation loss | 67 m |
| Highest point | 301 m |
| Lowest point | 260 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.67209, 169.20638 |
| End | -44.72796, 169.28237 |
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
- Butterfields Wetland Walk (0.4 km away)
- Upper Clutha River Track (1.3 km away)
- Outlet Track (1.6 km away)
- Hikuwai Link Track (2.2 km away)
- Mount Iron Track (3.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Newcastle 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.