Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk
DOC track · West Coast
Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk is a 3.6 km DOC walk in West Coast with 82 m of climbing and a high point of 136 m.
A gentle walk leads to views of the mountains reflected on the still waters of Lake Matheson. It's one of our best short walks.
Track stats
| Distance | 3.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest, Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 82 m |
| Elevation loss | 74 m |
| Highest point | 136 m |
| Lowest point | 99 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -43.44772, 169.96982 |
| End | -43.43733, 169.96308 |
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 Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk 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
- Lake Gault Track (0.9 km away)
- Mount Fox Route (4.1 km away)
- Minnehaha Walk (4.4 km away)
- Moraine Walk (5.9 km away)
- Gillespies Beach walking tracks (12.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Matheson / Te Ara Kairaumati Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.