Ōparara Arch
DOC track · West Coast
Ōparara Arch is a 1.1 km DOC walk in West Coast with 57 m of climbing and a high point of 268 m.
Explore 35-million-year-old limestone arch and ancient native forests. This is a true lost world experience that is easy, fascinating, and great for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 57 m |
| Elevation loss | 46 m |
| Highest point | 268 m |
| Lowest point | 200 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -41.15090, 172.19094 |
| End | -41.14691, 172.18787 |
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
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Ōparara Basin: Moria Gate and Mirror Tarn Loop (0.1 km away)
- Ōparara Basin: Box Canyon and Crazy Paving Caves (1.6 km away)
- Adams Flat Track (7.3 km away)
- Fenian Caves Track (7.3 km away)
- Ōparara Valley Track (7.3 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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