Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut
~2 days · 21.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut is known for
Section Takitimu Track a of Te Araroa South Island is an official 35.4 km point-to-point section from Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,658 ft to 8,589 ft over 21.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.5 mi · 49%
- Downhill 8.9 mi · 41%
- Flat 2.1 mi · 10%
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 Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut 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 Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Takitimu Track a: Princhester Road to Lower Wairaki Hut climbs roughly 4,239 ft total — about 196 ft per mile, topping out near 2,631 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.