Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo
~4 days · 46.2 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo is known for
Section Two Thumb Track of Te Araroa South Island is an official 74.2 km point-to-point section from Rangitata River south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 5,545 ft to 20,269 ft over 46.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.2 mi · 35%
- Downhill 23.7 mi · 51%
- Flat 6.3 mi · 14%
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 Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo scores 27/100, 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 Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 46.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Two Thumb Track: Rangitata south-bank trail terminus to Lake Tekapo climbs roughly 9,131 ft total — about 198 ft per mile, topping out near 6,325 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.