Lake Kaurapataka Route
DOC track · West Coast
Lake Kaurapataka Route is a 4.9 km DOC tramping track in West Coast with 157 m of climbing and a high point of 429 m.
This track starts and finishes at Aickens car park beside SH73, 5 km west of Ōtira township.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-7 hr over 1-2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 157 m |
| Elevation loss | 12 m |
| Highest point | 429 m |
| Lowest point | 277 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.76309, 171.66949 |
| End | -42.78691, 171.70593 |
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
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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
- Edwards - Otehake Route (0.0 km away)
- Harper Pass Route (3.8 km away)
- Mingha - Deception Route (6.1 km away)
- Carroll Hut Track (9.1 km away)
- Minchin Pass Route (9.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Kaurapataka Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.