Motatapu Track
- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,030 ft
- climb
- 1,243 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Motatapu Track is an out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.4 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,050 ft and 1,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 420 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Wānaka, about 8.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include End Peak. For camping, Glendhu Bay Holiday Park 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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