TAR - southern crossing
Wellington, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Wellington, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 22.4 mi (36.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,562 ft (2,305 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,974 ft (1,516 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Tirotiro Knob 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Hut: Field Hut 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.3 mi (7 km) from start
- Peak: Table Top 4.4 mi (7 km) from start
- Peak: Dennan 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Peak: Hut Mound 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Hut: Kime Hut 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Peak: Field Peak 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Hector 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Peak: The Beehives 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Peak: Atkinson 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Peak: Aston 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Peak: Alpha 11.2 mi (18 km) from start
- Hut: Alpha Hut 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Peak: Omega 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Peak: Marchant 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
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Questions about TAR - southern crossing
How long is TAR - southern crossing?
TAR - southern crossing is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 5 min. It climbs 7,562 ft (2,305 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,974 ft (1,516 m).
How hard is TAR - southern crossing?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for TAR - southern crossing?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on TAR - southern crossing?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 3.9 mi (6.3 km).
Is TAR - southern crossing shaded?
Partly shaded (57% under trees).
What can you do on TAR - southern crossing?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for TAR - southern crossing?
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