Otago · Hiking

Te Kere Haka Track

2.4 mi
round trip: 3,672 ft
climb: 1,301 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Te Kere Haka Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand, inside Ta Kere Haka Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,010 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,800 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Kingston, about 0.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. For camping, Kingston Top 10 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Te Kere Haka Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.