Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road
~2 days · 27.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road is known for
Section Mararoa River Track of Te Araroa South Island is an official 45.1 km point-to-point section from Mararoa River to Princhester Road.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,615 ft to 6,890 ft over 27.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.4 mi · 9%
- Downhill 12.3 mi · 45%
- Flat 12.8 mi · 46%
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 Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road scores 6/100, 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 Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 27.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Mararoa River Track: Mararoa River to Princhester Road climbs roughly 640 ft total — about 23 ft per mile, topping out near 2,175 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.