Canterbury · Hiking

Moki Track

An out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand.

4.2 mi
round trip
1,953 ft
climb
2,713 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Moki Track is an out-and-back trail, 4.2 miles each way (8.4 miles round trip) in Canterbury, New Zealand. It runs between about 2,530 ft and 2,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,070 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Hanmer Springs, about 20 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Yanks Hill, Lake Hill and Mount Stanley. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Moki Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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