Rakiura - north west circuit
Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand
Loop trail in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 79 mi (127.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 13,773 ft (4,198 m)
- Est. Time
- 32 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,266 ft (386 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Allan's Base Camp 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Gallon's Sawmill 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Historic dam 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Sawdust Bay Campsite 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Shelter 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Campsite: North Arm Campsite 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Hut: North Arm Hut 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Hut 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Hut: Freshwater Hut 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from start
- Hut: Mason Bay Hut 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from start
- Beach: Little Hellfire Beach 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from start
- Hut: Little Hellfire Hunters Hut 29 mi (46.6 km) from start
- Hut: Big Hellfire Hut 33.6 mi (54.1 km) from start
- Beach: West Ruggedy Beach 40.8 mi (65.7 km) from start
- Hut: East Ruggedy Hut 42.7 mi (68.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 44.1 mi (70.9 km) from start
- Hut: Long Harry Hut 48.5 mi (78.1 km) from start
- Hut: Smoky Hunters Hut 50.5 mi (81.2 km) from start
- Beach: Smoky Beach 51.1 mi (82.2 km) from start
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Questions about Rakiura - north west circuit
How long is Rakiura - north west circuit?
Rakiura - north west circuit is 79 mi (127.2 km) long. Most people take about 32 hr 25 min. It climbs 13,773 ft (4,198 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,266 ft (386 m).
How hard is Rakiura - north west circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rakiura - north west circuit?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rakiura - north west circuit?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 1.3 mi (2.1 km), 6.1 mi (9.8 km), 7.9 mi (12.7 km).
Is Rakiura - north west circuit shaded?
Mostly shaded (75% under trees).
What can you do on Rakiura - north west circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Rakiura - north west circuit?
Church Hill, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Four Square, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Rakiura - north west circuit?
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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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap