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-44.82, 168.81 · rel 10992549
-44.82, 168.81 · rel 10992549
Te Araroa - 10 Otago
312,8 km from Birchwood Road, South Canterbury to Mavora Lakes Road, Southland through alpine terrain and mountains.
Birchwood Road, South Canterbury
→
Mavora Lakes Road, Southland
linear
312,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
4× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× viewpoint
7× monument
8× Attraction
1× summit
Clutha River Seat
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Jan McGuire
monument ·
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Vincent County Council
monument ·
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James Horn Bridge
monument ·
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Service Above Self
monument ·
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William Gilbert Rees
monument ·
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Chinese Village
Attraction ·
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Sunshine Bay Track
Attraction ·
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Arrowtown Mining Company @ Dudley's Cottage
Attraction ·
on the route
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Ahi Kā Haka & Hāngī
Attraction ·
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0,0 km
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Delta Discovery
Attraction ·
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Seven Mile Point
viewpoint ·
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Lake Wanaka
viewpoint ·
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Tree for Christine Hewson - Guardian of the Lake
monument ·
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Queenstown Ice Arena
Attraction ·
27 m off route
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Gilly's Point
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
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Glenorchy Animal Experience
Attraction ·
32 m off route
0,0 km
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Breast Hill
summit ·
35 m off route
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Arrowtown and Districts War Memorial
monument ·
36 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sunshine bay
Attraction ·
45 m off route
0,0 km
0%
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
Te Araroa - 10 Otago is 312.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 10 Otago takes approximately 77h 49min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 10 Otago is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Birchwood Road, South Canterbury to Mavora Lakes Road, Southland. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 10 Otago starts at Birchwood Road, South Canterbury.
Te Araroa - 10 Otago is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.