Allow 9–11 days to walk the full 125 km circuit. This track is suitable for fit, well equipped and experienced trampers. Track times are an indication only and extra time should be allowed in adverse conditions.
OSM map layer · LineString
-46.81, 167.91 · rel 10642358
-46.81, 167.91 · rel 10642358
Rakiura - north west circuit
134,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Southland · -46.81°N ·
167.91°E
134,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
5× summit
1× viewpoint
2× 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%
Mount Anglem / Hananui
summit ·
on the route
134,6 km
100%
Historic dam
ruins ·
on the route
134,6 km
100%
Rocky Mountain
summit ·
on the route
134,6 km
100%
Gallon's Sawmill
Attraction ·
32 m off route
134,6 km
100%
Māori Beach Sawmill
ruins ·
117 m off route
134,6 km
100%
Island Hill
summit ·
186 m off route
134,6 km
100%
Big Sandhill
summit ·
357 m off route
134,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Rakiura - north west circuit is 134.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rakiura - north west circuit takes approximately 33h 30min to complete.
No, Rakiura - north west circuit is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rakiura - north west circuit starts near coordinates -46.8968, 168.1289.
Rakiura - north west circuit is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rakiura - north west circuit is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.