Obelisk Loop Track
DOC track · Otago
Obelisk Loop Track is a 9.8 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 358 m of climbing and a high point of 1,675 m.
This loop starts from the highest point on the range at Kopuwai. On a good day, you can see as far out as Rakiura/Stewart Island, Aoraki/Mt Cook, and Mt Aspiring/Tititea.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 hr 30 min loop |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 358 m |
| Elevation loss | 345 m |
| Highest point | 1,675 m |
| Lowest point | 1,322 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.31853, 169.20329 |
| End | -45.32168, 169.20686 |
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
- Nicholsons Track (4.0 km away)
- Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track (4.5 km away)
- The Sisters Track (4.9 km away)
- Conroys Creek Historic Sites (8.8 km away)
- Prospect Hill Track (10.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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