Rakaitane Track
DOC track · West Coast
Rakaitane Track is a 1.3 km DOC walk in West Coast with 11 m of climbing and a high point of 103 m.
This track leads to a suspension footbridge across the Arnold River with panoramic views, then through riverside forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 11 m |
| Elevation loss | 5 m |
| Highest point | 103 m |
| Lowest point | 94 m |
| Region | West Coast |
| Start | -42.57532, 171.46974 |
| End | -42.57150, 171.46794 |
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
- Velenski Walk (0.2 km away)
- Mount Te Kinga Track/Ara O Te Kinga (5.1 km away)
- Arnold River Dam Walk (7.1 km away)
- Bain Bay Walk (8.9 km away)
- Carew Falls Track (9.0 km away)
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