Sawyers and Parsons Creek to Freehold Creek Track

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance2.8 km (1.8 mi)all 2 sections

Climb129 m (423 ft)42 m (138 ft) down

High point654 m (2,146 ft)lowest 525 m (1,722 ft)

DOC's time8 hrs one wayas DOC publishes it

GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 2 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

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About the track

Climb up past mountain beech and native mistletoes to an ancient glacial moraine terrace in the Lake Ōhau area. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Sawyers and Parsons Creek to Freehold Creek Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.