Petrified Forest Walk
DOC track · Southland
Petrified Forest Walk is a 0.1 km DOC walk in Southland with 0 m of climbing and a high point of 4 m.
Easy access track to a well located viewing platform overlooking the famous petrified forest. Look out for Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, New Zealand sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk(disabled) |
| Elevation gain | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 4 m |
| Lowest point | 2 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.66116, 169.09809 |
| End | -46.66167, 169.09804 |
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Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Penguin Walk (0.2 km away)
- Forest Walk (8.2 km away)
- Waipohatu Waterfalls Track (8.2 km away)
- Waipapa Point Coastal walk (19.1 km away)
- McLean Falls Walk (21.5 km away)
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