Lake Rotoiti Circuit

Tasman · New Zealand

Distance17.7 km (11 mi)all 3 sections

Climb252 m (827 ft)361 m (1,184 ft) down

High point713 m (2,339 ft)lowest 620 m (2,034 ft)

DOC's time7-10 hras DOC publishes it

GradeAdvancedDOC

This track is mapped in 3 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

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

Pink: the track. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Walk around Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by high mountain peaks. It's a great option for families with children and there is the option to catch a water taxi one way or to stay overnight in a hut. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Huts on or near the track

Coldwater Hut (626 m)
Lakehead Hut (620 m, bookable)

Campsites

Kerr Bay Campsite (631 m)

Lake Rotoiti Circuit on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.