Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks
DOC track · Southland
Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks is a 4.1 km DOC walk in Southland with 92 m of climbing and a high point of 44 m.
Visit iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara, the jewel of Rakiura National Park. Sample the delights of this open sanctuary via a series of well-formed tracks catering for all ages and levels of fitness.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Various: 20 min to 2 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest, Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 92 m |
| Elevation loss | 96 m |
| Highest point | 44 m |
| Lowest point | 3 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.92684, 168.13204 |
| End | -46.92705, 168.11518 |
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 Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks 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
- Ocean Beach tracks (5.9 km away)
- Rakiura Track (7.1 km away)
- Southern Circuit Stewart Island/Rakiura (17.5 km away)
- Freshwater Landing to Mason Bay (27.4 km away)
- Foveaux Walkway (37.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara walking tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.