West Matukituki Track
Otago, New Zealand
Out-and-back trail in Otago, New Zealand. Hiking & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi (18.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 554 ft (169 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 55 min
- High point
- 1,529 ft (466 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Aspiring Hut 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about West Matukituki Track
How long is West Matukituki Track?
West Matukituki Track is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 55 min. It climbs 554 ft (169 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,529 ft (466 m).
How hard is West Matukituki Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for West Matukituki Track?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Raspberry Flat.
Are there water and toilets on West Matukituki Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 11.3 mi (18.1 km).
Is West Matukituki Track shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on West Matukituki Track?
Best for Hiking. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for West Matukituki Track?
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 West Matukituki Track
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- (to be continued) Mount Aspiring National Park · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Ski Mountaineering Access Route Mount Aspiring National Park · Hard · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Cascade Saddle Track Mount Aspiring National Park · Expert · 19.3 mi (31 km)
- Rob Roy Glacier Lookout Otago · Expert · 14 mi (22.5 km)
- West Matukituki Track Mount Aspiring National Park · Moderate · 4.9 mi (7.8 km)
- Upper West Matukituki Track Mount Aspiring National Park · Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Kitchener Track Mount Aspiring National Park · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap