Sawyer Burn Track
DOC track · Otago
Sawyer Burn Track is a 4.0 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 603 m of climbing and a high point of 939 m.
The Sawyer Burn Track climbs through the forest to the bushline and has superb views of Lake Hāwea and the surrounding mountains.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1-2 hr to the bushline, 5 hr return to Sawyer Burn |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 603 m |
| Elevation loss | 83 m |
| Highest point | 939 m |
| Lowest point | 377 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.43950, 169.26120 |
| End | -44.41591, 169.25711 |
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
Huts near the track
- Sawyer Burn Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Sawyer Burn 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.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Kidds Bush Nature Walk (0.1 km away)
- Isthmus Peak Track (3.0 km away)
- Glen Dene Ridge Track (5.7 km away)
- Dingle Burn Peninsula Track (6.9 km away)
- Dingle Burn Track (6.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Sawyer Burn 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.