Waituna Lagoon Loop Track
DOC track · Southland
Waituna Lagoon Loop Track is a 4.3 km DOC walk in Southland with 5 m of climbing and a high point of 9 m.
You can stroll the boardwalk, walk through wetland tarns or along the spectacular white quartz beach to the outlet of Waituna Lagoon. Waituna is a Ramsar site internationally recognised as a place of importance for birdlife.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min - 1.5 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest, Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 5 m |
| Elevation loss | 5 m |
| Highest point | 9 m |
| Lowest point | 1 m |
| Region | Southland |
| Start | -46.56154, 168.63723 |
| End | -46.56154, 168.64000 |
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 Waituna Lagoon Loop 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
- Waipapa Point Coastal walk (19.5 km away)
- Seaward Downs Loop Track (22.9 km away)
- Glory Track (23.0 km away)
- Kingswood Bush Scenic Reserve (23.0 km away)
- Foveaux Walkway (24.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Waituna Lagoon Loop 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.