Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing
~2 days · 27.2 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing is known for
Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a of Te Araroa South Island is an official 43.7 km point-to-point section from Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing near Twizel.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,640 ft to 8,031 ft over 27.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.5 mi · 17%
- Downhill 6.8 mi · 25%
- Flat 15.6 mi · 58%
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 Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing scores 7/100, 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 Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 27.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau a: Lake Tekapo to Pukaki Canal crossing climbs roughly 965 ft total — about 35 ft per mile, topping out near 2,454 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.