Rakiura - southern circuit
Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand
Loop trail in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 43.5 mi (70 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,659 ft (1,420 m)
- Est. Time
- 16 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,378 ft (420 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Freds Camp Hut 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Hut: Freshwater Hut 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Hut: Mason Bay Hut 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from start
- Hut: Cavalier Hunters Hut 26.1 mi (42 km) from start
- Peak: Adams Hill 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from start
- Hut: Doughboy Bay Hut 33 mi (53.2 km) from start
- Peak: Doughboy Hill 34.6 mi (55.7 km) from start
- Hut: Rakeahua Hut 43.5 mi (70 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Rakiura - southern circuit
How long is Rakiura - southern circuit?
Rakiura - southern circuit is 43.5 mi (70 km) long. Most people take about 16 hr 20 min. It climbs 4,659 ft (1,420 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,378 ft (420 m).
How hard is Rakiura - southern circuit?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rakiura - southern circuit?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Rakiura - southern circuit?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 21.7 mi (35 km), 21.7 mi (35 km).
Is Rakiura - southern circuit shaded?
Partly shaded (63% under trees).
What can you do on Rakiura - southern circuit?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Rakiura - southern 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.
Trails near Rakiura - southern circuit
- Nature Walk Rakiura National Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Fuchsia Walk Southland · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Rakiura - north west circuit Rakiura National Park · Expert · 79 mi (127.2 km)
- GW - 09 Rakiura Track Conservation Area - Stewart Island/Rakiura Forest · Expert · 21.7 mi (34.9 km)
- Garden Mound Track Rakiura National Park · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Horseshoe Point Track Southland · Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.5 km)
- Soundgarden Southland · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- The Fixx Southland · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap