Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa
~4 days · 42.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa is known for
Section Queen Charlotte Track of Te Araroa South Island is an official 75 km point-to-point section from Ship Cove to Anakiwa.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 5,069 ft over 42.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 17.8 mi · 43%
- Downhill 21.0 mi · 51%
- Flat 2.6 mi · 6%
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 Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa scores 48/100, 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 Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 42.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Queen Charlotte Track: Ship Cove to Anakiwa climbs roughly 18,186 ft total — about 427 ft per mile, topping out near 1,568 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.