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Kepler Track: Rainbow Reach to Shallow Bay or Moturau Hut

Southland · New Zealand

Distance15.6 km (9.7 mi)along the line
Climb137 m (449 ft)172 m (564 ft) down
High point236 m (774 ft)lowest 186 m (610 ft)
DOC's time3 - 3 hr 30 min returnas DOC publishes it
Walking time4 h 8 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeIntermediateDOC

Elevation profile

233 m 186 m 0 km15.6 km

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

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About the track

To sample the Kepler Track (a Great Walk) or for an easy overnight hike for kids, follow this track through beech forest to Moturau Hut and Shallow Bay on Lake Manapouri.

Huts on or near the track

Kepler Track: Rainbow Reach to Shallow Bay or Moturau Hut on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.