Shek Harn Historic Reserve Track
DOC track · Otago
Shek Harn Historic Reserve Track is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Otago with 62 m of climbing and a high point of 626 m.
A walking track along the Fraser River to dwellings used by Chinese miners and the remains of gold workings.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 62 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 626 m |
| Lowest point | 563 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -45.22501, 169.20688 |
| End | -45.23656, 169.20444 |
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
- Prospect Hill Track (4.1 km away)
- The Sisters Track (5.5 km away)
- Omeo Gully Track (7.0 km away)
- Kopuwai Track to Sisters Track (7.4 km away)
- Obelisk Loop Track (10.4 km away)
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