Routeburn Nature Walk
DOC track · Otago
Routeburn Nature Walk is a 2.3 km DOC walk in Otago with 46 m of climbing and a high point of 504 m.
An easy going, well interpreted loop track ideal for a family walk. It passes through beech/tawhai forest and other vegetation, similar to what the famed Routeburn Track passes through.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 40 min - 1 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 46 m |
| Elevation loss | 24 m |
| Highest point | 504 m |
| Lowest point | 476 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.71852, 168.27845 |
| End | -44.71499, 168.27408 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: North Col - Lake Nerine - Park Pass - Sugarloaf Pass.
GPX file
Download the Routeburn Nature Walk 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
- Routeburn Track (0.0 km away)
- Lake Sylvan Track (2.9 km away)
- Sugarloaf/Rockburn Track (3.9 km away)
- Scott Creek Track (5.4 km away)
- Rees-Dart Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Routeburn Nature Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.