Ocean Beach Track
DOC track · Southland
Ocean Beach Track is a 3.3 km DOC tramping track in Southland with 54 m of climbing and a high point of 55 m.
An easy-access coastal track that offers stunning views across Foveaux Strait to Rakiura. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 54 m |
| Elevation loss | 91 m |
| Highest point | 55 m |
| Lowest point | 7 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.61791, 168.32259 |
| End | -46.59463, 168.31733 |
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
Download the Ocean Beach 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
- Foveaux Walkway (0.0 km away)
- Glory Track (2.1 km away)
- Waituna Lagoon Loop Track (24.9 km away)
- Rakiura Track (31.3 km away)
- Kingswood Bush Scenic Reserve (34.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ocean Beach 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.