RidgeflowTararua Southern Crossing
Wellington · New Zealand
Distance34.1 km (21.2 mi)all 3 sections
Climb2,800 m (9,186 ft)2,111 m (6,926 ft) down
High point1,515 m (4,970 ft)lowest 178 m (584 ft)
DOC's time3 daysas 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
Pink: the track. Orange: huts.
About the track
The Southern Crossing is one of the four classic hikes of the Tararua Range.
Huts on or near the track
Tararua Southern Crossing on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.