Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay
~2 days · 29.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay is known for
Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay of Te Araroa South Island is an official 46.3 km point-to-point section from Gladstone to Glendhu Bay.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,972 ft to 3,907 ft over 29.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.8 mi · 17%
- Downhill 6.5 mi · 22%
- Flat 17.6 mi · 61%
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 Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay scores 12/100, 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 Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 29.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Gladstone to Glendhu Bay: Gladstone to Glendhu Bay climbs roughly 2,431 ft total — about 82 ft per mile, topping out near 1,201 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.