Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone
~5 days · 49.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone is known for
Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill of Te Araroa South Island is an official 80.2 km point-to-point section from Lake Ohau to Gladstone.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,789 ft to 17,910 ft over 49.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 19.9 mi · 40%
- Downhill 26.2 mi · 53%
- Flat 3.4 mi · 7%
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 East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone scores 42/100, 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 East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 49.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section East Ahuriri / Breast Hill: Lake Ohau to Gladstone climbs roughly 16,706 ft total — about 337 ft per mile, topping out near 5,558 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.