Otago · Hiking

Lower Timaru River Track

1.8 mi
round trip
1,219 ft
climb
1,452 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lower Timaru River Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Hāwea Conservation Park. It runs between about 1,170 ft and 1,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 740 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Lake Hāwea, about 5.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Breast Hill. For camping, The Camp and Lake Hawea Camping 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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