Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau
~2 days · 27.2 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau is known for
Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b of Te Araroa South Island is an official 43.6 km point-to-point section from Pukaki Canal crossing near Twizel to Lake Ohau.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,918 ft to 5,856 ft over 27.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.0 mi · 22%
- Downhill 7.6 mi · 28%
- Flat 13.4 mi · 50%
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 b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau 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 b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau 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 b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Tekapo to Lake Ohau b: Pukaki Canal crossing to Lake Ohau climbs roughly 961 ft total — about 35 ft per mile, topping out near 1,785 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.