Canterbury · Hiking

Otepatotu trail

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

0.9 mi
loop: 498 ft
climb: 2,444 ft
high point: Loop
route

Otepatotu trail is a 0.9-mile loop in Canterbury, New Zealand, inside Otepatotu Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,970 ft and 2,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing over the route. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Duvauchelle, about 3.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lavericks, Kellers Peak and Okains Peak. For camping, Okains Bay and Okains bay campground are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

Nearby · Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Track · Dike Loop Track · Misty Peaks Reserve Track

Keep exploring — more trails worth the drive

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Track

~6 min drive

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Dike Loop Track

~2 min drive

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Misty Peaks Reserve Track

~9 min drive

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Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Purple Peak Stock Route

~8 min drive

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Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Pigeon Bay Walkway

~13 min drive

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Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Purau Reserve Track

~28 min drive

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Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Faulkner Track

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Skyline Beech track

~7 min drive

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West Track

~7 min drive

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Curry Track

~7 min drive

A 1.7-mile point-to-point route in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Also worth it near here

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Okains Peak

~2 min drive

Raukawa Falls

~6 min drive

Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Akaroa Beach

~8 min drive

Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Little Akaloa Domain

~9 min drive

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

Pigeon Bay Ramp

~13 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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