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OSM map layer · LineString
-45.43, 167.62 · rel 1385141
-45.43, 167.62 · rel 1385141
GW - 08 Kepler Track
61,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Southland · -45.43°N ·
167.62°E
61,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
2× viewpoint
1× monument
1× summit
1× cave
Takahe
Attraction ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Boulder Reach Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
19,8 km
32%
Quintin Mackinnon
monument ·
on the route
61,7 km
100%
Lookout
viewpoint ·
111 m off route
61,7 km
100%
Ō-te-horua-a-Te-Puhituia / Mount Luxmore
summit ·
161 m off route
61,7 km
100%
Luxmore Caves
cave ·
462 m off route
61,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GW - 08 Kepler Track is 61.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, GW - 08 Kepler Track takes approximately 15h 22min to complete.
No, GW - 08 Kepler Track is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GW - 08 Kepler Track starts near coordinates -45.4238, 167.7184.
GW - 08 Kepler Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GW - 08 Kepler Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.
Yes, GW - 08 Kepler Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.