Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura
DOC track · Southland
Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura is a 91.8 km DOC tramping track in Southland with 2,184 m of climbing and a high point of 420 m.
Stewart Island/Rakiura's Southern Circuit Track is a remote, challenging tramp and requires good fitness, route-finding skills and backcountry experience.
Track stats
| Distance | 91.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 6 days round trip from Freshwater landing |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,184 m |
| Elevation loss | 2,139 m |
| Highest point | 420 m |
| Lowest point | 0 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.86839, 167.91912 |
| 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
- Rakeahua Hut (on the track)
- Freshwater Hut (on the track)
- Mason Bay Hut (on the track)
- Freds Camp Hut (on the track)
- North Arm Hut (on the track)
- Cavalier Hunters Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Doughboy Bay Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Martins Creek Hunters Hut (0.4 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- North Arm Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura 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
- Freshwater Landing to Mason Bay (12.8 km away)
- Rakiura Track (15.4 km away)
- Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks (17.5 km away)
- North West Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura (21.3 km away)
- Ocean Beach tracks (22.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.