Tasman · Hiking

Motueka Gorge Route

7.6 mi
round trip: 7,160 ft
climb: 2,465 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Motueka Gorge Route is an out-and-back trail, 7.5 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Tasman, New Zealand. It runs between about 1,300 ft and 2,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,050 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Saint Arnaud, about 12 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kerr Hill and Gordons Knob. 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 · Kawatiri Walkway · St Arnaud Range Track · Goulter River Track

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Conditions and forecast

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