Southland · Hiking

Horseshoe Point Track

2.3 mi
round trip
2,555 ft
climb
141 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Horseshoe Point Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.6 miles round trip) in Southland, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 140 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Oban, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Garden Mound, Stony Hill and Peterson Hill. For camping, Stewart Island Backpackers and Allan's Base Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 9 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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.

  • Nearby · Back Road · Garden Mound Track · Ackers Point Track

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Conditions and forecast

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

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