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-46.88, 168.08 · rel 1385146
-46.88, 168.08 · rel 1385146
GW - 09 Rakiura Track
A 34,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Southland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Southland
34,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
1× viewpoint
4× ruins
1× Attraction
Halfmoon Bay memorial
monument ·
61 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Observation Rock
summit ·
432 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Observation Rock
viewpoint ·
455 m off route
0,0 km
0%
McAllister log hauler
ruins ·
on the route
34,8 km
100%
Historic dam
ruins ·
on the route
34,8 km
100%
Johnston log hauler
ruins ·
on the route
34,8 km
100%
Gallon's Sawmill
Attraction ·
32 m off route
34,8 km
100%
Māori Beach Sawmill
ruins ·
117 m off route
34,8 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 - 09 Rakiura Track is 34.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, GW - 09 Rakiura Track takes approximately 8h 41min to complete.
Yes, GW - 09 Rakiura Track is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
GW - 09 Rakiura Track starts near coordinates -46.8968, 168.1289.
GW - 09 Rakiura Track is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
GW - 09 Rakiura Track is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.
Yes, GW - 09 Rakiura Track is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.