Otago · Hiking

Catlins River Track

1.2 mi
round trip: 498 ft
climb: 424 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Catlins River Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Catlins Conservation Park. It runs between about 310 ft and 420 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Owaka, about 9.4 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puketawa, Pukepiko and Puketiro. For camping, Tawanui Campsite is within about 6 miles. 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 Catlins River Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.