Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge
~2 days · 25.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge is known for
Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge of Te Araroa South Island is an official 41.5 km point-to-point section from Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 23 ft to 1,486 ft over 25.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.1 mi · 28%
- Downhill 3.8 mi · 15%
- Flat 14.8 mi · 58%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge scores 14/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 25.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge: Anakiwa to Pelorus Bridge climbs roughly 3,238 ft total — about 126 ft per mile, topping out near 538 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.