TA07b Waiau Pass
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 72.6 mi (116.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 11,017 ft (3,358 m)
- Est. Time
- 28 hr 55 min
- High point
- 6,112 ft (1,863 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Rokeby Hut 10 mi (16 km) from start
- Hut: Anne Hut 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Hut: Waiau Hut 34.4 mi (55.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp spot 39.5 mi (63.5 km) from start
- Hut: Blue Lake Hut 44.6 mi (71.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Rock Bivy 46.4 mi (74.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Waterfall Yulia 47.2 mi (75.9 km) from start
- Hut: West Sabine Hut 49 mi (78.9 km) from start
- Hut: Upper Travers Hut 54.1 mi (87 km) from start
- Waterfall: Travers Falls 56.5 mi (91 km) from start
- Hut: John Tait Hut 57.8 mi (93.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Camp spot 60.5 mi (97.4 km) from start
- Hut: Lakehead Hut 66.2 mi (106.6 km) from start
- Shelter 72 mi (115.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Kerr Bay Campsite 72.1 mi (116.1 km) from start
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Questions about TA07b Waiau Pass
How long is TA07b Waiau Pass?
TA07b Waiau Pass is 72.6 mi (116.8 km) long. Most people take about 28 hr 55 min. It climbs 11,017 ft (3,358 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,112 ft (1,863 m).
How hard is TA07b Waiau Pass?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for TA07b Waiau Pass?
4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on TA07b Waiau Pass?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is TA07b Waiau Pass shaded?
Partly shaded (52% under trees).
What can you do on TA07b Waiau Pass?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for TA07b Waiau Pass?
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