Te Araroa South Island — Section Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown
1 days · 18.6 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Te Araroa South Island — Section Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown is known for
Section Wakatipu Track of Te Araroa South Island is an official 29 km point-to-point section from Arrowtown to Queenstown.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,327 ft to 4,639 ft over 18.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.4 mi · 24%
- Downhill 6.5 mi · 35%
- Flat 7.8 mi · 42%
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 Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Te Araroa South Island — Section Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown scores 9/100, 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 much elevation gain is on the Te Araroa South Island — Section Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown?
The Te Araroa South Island — Section Wakatipu Track: Arrowtown to Queenstown climbs roughly 1,532 ft total — about 82 ft per mile, topping out near 1,440 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.