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-43.57, 171.22 · rel 19535238
-43.57, 171.22 · rel 19535238
TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River
125,4 km from Rakaia River to Rakaia River through alpine terrain and mountains.
Rakaia River
→
Rakaia River
linear
125,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Attraction
1× summit
1× viewpoint
The Muster of 1910
Attraction ·
51 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rabbit Board
Attraction ·
70 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sandys Knob
summit ·
459 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Valley View
viewpoint ·
on the route
1,3 km
1%
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
TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River is 125.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River takes approximately 31h 12min to complete.
No, TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Rakaia River to Rakaia River. Plan ahead for return transport.
TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River starts at Rakaia River.
TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
TA08d Rakaia River to Rangitata River is maintained and managed by Te Araroa.