Te Ara Pātaka
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17 mi (27.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,377 ft (1,334 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 40 min
- High point
- 2,972 ft (906 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Packhorse Hut 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Mount Herbert Shelter 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Peak: Little Mount Herbert 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Waipuna Saddle Totara Trees 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Sinclair 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Te Ara Pātaka
How long is Te Ara Pātaka?
Te Ara Pātaka is 17 mi (27.3 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 40 min. It climbs 4,377 ft (1,334 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,972 ft (906 m).
How hard is Te Ara Pātaka?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Te Ara Pātaka?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Te Ara Pātaka?
Drinking water on the way at 3.4 mi (5.5 km). Toilets: 3.4 mi (5.5 km).
Is Te Ara Pātaka shaded?
Mostly exposed (15% under trees).
What can you do on Te Ara Pātaka?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Te Ara Pātaka?
Coffee Barn, 1.8 mi (3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Te Ara Pātaka?
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