Southland · Hiking

Te Matara

0.7 mi
round trip
751 ft
climb
1,487 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Te Matara is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Southland, New Zealand, inside Croydon Bush Scenic Reserve. It runs between about 1,090 ft and 1,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Gore, about 4.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hokanui / East Peak. For camping, Dolamore Park and Gore Town and Country Club are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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