Outlet Track

DOC track · Otago

Outlet Track is a 3.1 km DOC walk in Otago with 25 m of climbing and a high point of 298 m.

Outlet Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

A picturesque riverside walk along the Clutha River/Mata-Au. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance3.1 km
Time (DOC)45 min one way
Difficulty (DOC)Easiest
Track typeWalking Track
Elevation gain25 m
Elevation loss22 m
Highest point298 m
Lowest point280 m
RegionOtago
Start-44.67519, 169.18652
End-44.66427, 169.15338

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 Outlet TrackElevation from 280 m to 296 m over 3.11 km.280 m285 m290 m295 m300 m0 km1 km2 km3 km
Elevation from 280 m to 296 m over 3.11 km.

GPX file

Download the Outlet 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Outlet 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.