Upper Clutha River Track
DOC track · Otago
Upper Clutha River Track is a 18.2 km DOC walk in Otago with 74 m of climbing and a high point of 331 m.
Walk or cycle along the banks of the Clutha River near Lake Wānaka.
Track stats
| Distance | 18.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 - 5 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 74 m |
| Elevation loss | 90 m |
| Highest point | 331 m |
| Lowest point | 260 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.68256, 169.19815 |
| End | -44.74663, 169.31129 |
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
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
- Butterfields Wetland Walk (1.1 km away)
- Outlet Track (1.2 km away)
- Newcastle Track (1.3 km away)
- Hikuwai Link Track (2.0 km away)
- Mount Iron Track (2.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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