Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village
~4 days · 41.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village is known for
Section Waiau Pass Track b of Te Araroa South Island is an official 65.5 km point-to-point section from Waiau Pass to Boyle Village.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 6,394 ft to 20,085 ft over 41.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.7 mi · 19%
- Downhill 24.1 mi · 59%
- Flat 9.1 mi · 22%
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 Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village scores 14/100, 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 Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village take?
Most backpackers hike the Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 41.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Waiau Pass Track b: Waiau Pass to Boyle Village climbs roughly 3,330 ft total — about 81 ft per mile, topping out near 6,122 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.