Te Aka Ōtākou
Otago, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Otago, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 13.8 mi (22.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 978 ft (298 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 144 ft (44 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: HMS Neptune 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Puketahi 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Hut: Saint Martin Lodge 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Te Aka Ōtākou
How long is Te Aka Ōtākou?
Te Aka Ōtākou is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 978 ft (298 m) in total, up to a high point of 144 ft (44 m).
How hard is Te Aka Ōtākou?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Te Aka Ōtākou?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Te Aka Ōtākou?
Drinking water on the way at 0.9 mi (1.5 km), 7.2 mi (11.6 km). Toilets: 1 mi (1.6 km), 3 mi (4.8 km), 7.2 mi (11.6 km).
Is Te Aka Ōtākou shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Te Aka Ōtākou?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Te Aka Ōtākou?
Emerson's Brewery, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Brunch N Lunch, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Te Aka Ōtākou?
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