Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River
~3 days · 31.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River is known for
Section Mavora Walkway of Te Araroa South Island is an official 51.6 km point-to-point section from Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,478 ft to 8,373 ft over 31.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.4 mi · 41%
- Downhill 10.8 mi · 35%
- Flat 7.3 mi · 24%
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 Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River scores 19/100, 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 Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 31.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Mavora Walkway: Mavora Lakes Road to Mararoa River climbs roughly 5,154 ft total — about 163 ft per mile, topping out near 2,582 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.