Rakiura Track
DOC track · Southland
Rakiura Track is a 27.5 km Great Walk in Southland with 784 m of climbing and a high point of 183 m.
Escape on an island adventure - relax and unwind in the peaceful surroundings with the bush, birds and beach at your side.
Track stats
| Distance | 27.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Great Walk |
| Elevation gain | 784 m |
| Elevation loss | 855 m |
| Highest point | 183 m |
| Lowest point | 1 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.86327, 168.12197 |
| End | -46.89345, 168.10463 |
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
- Port William Hut (on the track)
- North Arm Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Port William Campsite (on the track)
- Māori Beach Campsite (on the track)
- North Arm Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Rakiura 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
- Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks (7.1 km away)
- Ocean Beach tracks (12.7 km away)
- Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura (15.4 km away)
- Freshwater Landing to Mason Bay (27.5 km away)
- Foveaux Walkway (31.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Rakiura 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.