Tararua Southern Crossing
DOC track · Wairarapa
Tararua Southern Crossing is a 34.1 km DOC tramping track in Wairarapa with 2,648 m of climbing and a high point of 1,517 m.
The Southern Crossing is one of the four classic tramps of the Tararua Range.
Track stats
| Distance | 34.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,648 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,956 m |
| Highest point | 1,517 m |
| Lowest point | 179 m |
| Region | Wairarapa |
| Start | -40.87608, 175.23460 |
| End | -41.07073, 175.23810 |
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
- Kime Hut (on the track)
- Field Hut (on the track)
- Alpha Hut (on the track)
- Parawai Lodge (0.4 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Ōtaki Forks Campsite (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Tararua Southern Crossing 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
- Field Hut and Table Top (0.0 km away)
- Waitewaewae Hut Track (0.2 km away)
- Arcus Loop Track (0.5 km away)
- Fenceline Walk (1.3 km away)
- Mangaone Walkway (6.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tararua Southern Crossing in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.