Princhester Saddle Route
Southland · New Zealand
Distance16 km (9.9 mi)along the line
Climb710 m (2,329 ft)690 m (2,264 ft) down
High point820 m (2,690 ft)lowest 455 m (1,493 ft)
DOC's time6 hras DOC publishes it
Walking time5 h 10 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeExpertDOC
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Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.
About the track
Part of the Te Araroa Trail, this challenging track starts at Princhester Road end and skirts the Waterloo Station to the Aparima Huts.
Huts on or near the track
- Aparima Hut (452 m)
- Lower Princhester Hut (478 m)
Princhester Saddle Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.