Rakaia Gorge Walkway

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance4.9 km (3.1 mi)all 6 sections

Climb300 m (984 ft)365 m (1,198 ft) down

High point439 m (1,440 ft)lowest 286 m (938 ft)

DOC's time3–4 hr return via same trackas DOC publishes it

GradeEasyDOC

This track is mapped in 6 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Pink: the track.

This walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.

Rakaia Gorge Walkway on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.