Otago · Hiking

Hawea True Right Track

An out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand.

2.4 mi
round trip
771 ft
climb
1,111 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Hawea True Right Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.7 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,020 ft and 1,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lake Hāwea, about 0.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Maude and Camp Hill. For camping, Lake Hawea Camping and The Camp are 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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