Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass
~4 days · 30.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass is known for
Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b of Te Araroa South Island is an official 50 km point-to-point section from Noti Taramakau / Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,789 ft to 11,614 ft over 30.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.9 mi · 40%
- Downhill 16.3 mi · 54%
- Flat 1.8 mi · 6%
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 Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass scores 18/100, 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 Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 30.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Boyle to Arthur's Pass b: Harper Pass to Arthur's Pass climbs roughly 4,688 ft total — about 152 ft per mile, topping out near 3,547 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.