Tarnbrae Track A2O

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance21.5 km (13.4 mi)all 3 sections

Climb456 m (1,496 ft)452 m (1,483 ft) down

High point909 m (2,982 ft)lowest 525 m (1,722 ft)

DOC's time5 hr one wayas 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

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Blue: campsites.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

Traverse glacial terraces through Freehold Creek beech forest. Part of the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) Cycle Trail, the high point on this track and offers fabulous views of Lake Ohau and the surrounding country.

Campsites

Quailburn Campsite (719 m)

Tarnbrae Track A2O on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.