GW - 09 Rakiura Track
Conservation Area - Stewart Island/Rakiura Forest, Southland, New Zealand
Loop trail in Conservation Area - Stewart Island/Rakiura Forest, Southland, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 21.7 mi (34.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,854 ft (870 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 25 min
- High point
- 600 ft (183 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Beach: Butterfield Beach 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Māori Beach Campsite 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Shelter 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Beach: Māori Beach 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Johnston log hauler 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Historic site: McAllister log hauler 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Hut 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Hut: North Arm Hut 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Campsite: North Arm Campsite 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Shelter 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
- Campsite: Sawdust Bay Campsite 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
- Historic site: Historic dam 16.4 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Gallon's Sawmill 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Allan's Base Camp 20.5 mi (33 km) from start
- Visitor center: Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from start
- Shelter 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Halfmoon Bay memorial 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
- Shelter 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
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Questions about GW - 09 Rakiura Track
How long is GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
GW - 09 Rakiura Track is 21.7 mi (34.9 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,854 ft (870 m) in total, up to a high point of 600 ft (183 m).
How hard is GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.4 mi (2.3 km), 3 mi (4.8 km), 15.5 mi (25 km).
Is GW - 09 Rakiura Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (87% under trees).
What can you do on GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
Church Hill, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Four Square, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for GW - 09 Rakiura Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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