Petrified Forest Walk

Southland · New Zealand

Distance0.1 km (0 mi)along the line

Climb0 m (0 ft)0 m (0 ft) down

High point4 m (13 ft)lowest 2 m (7 ft)

DOC's time10 min returnas DOC publishes it

Walking time1 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeEasiestDOC

Elevation profile

Map

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

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start.

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About the track

Easy access track to a well located viewing platform overlooking the famous petrified forest. Look out for Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, New Zealand sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins.

Petrified Forest Walk on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.