Te Araroa South Island — Section Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff
1 days · 21.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff is known for
Section Invercargill to Bluff of Te Araroa South Island is an official 35.6 km point-to-point section from Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 666 ft over 21.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.7 mi · 17%
- Downhill 2.8 mi · 13%
- Flat 15.4 mi · 70%
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 Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff scores 9/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Invercargill to Bluff: Invercargill to Stirling Point, Bluff climbs roughly 1,690 ft total — about 77 ft per mile, topping out near 210 ft.
Related trails
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.