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Te Araroa: Motatapu Alpine Track

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  3. …South Island
  4. …Wanaka
  5. Mahu Whenua QEII National Trust Covenants
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“Te Araroa: Motatapu Alpine Track ”

Eric Hemphill
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30.8

Miles

49.6

KM

Point to Point

4,131' 1,259 m

High

946' 288 m

Low

10,375' 3,162 m

Up

10,017' 3,053 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (7°)

63%

Max Grade (32°)

Dogs Unknown

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Larch forest above Arrowtown
May 18, 2015 near Arrowtown, NZ
from Roses Saddle looking north toward Knuckle Peak.
Jul 30, 2023 near Arrowtown, NZ
Steep tussock hills command the landscape.
Apr 8, 2017 near Wanaka, NZ
The Fern Burn Hut is a welcome sight after a long day on the trail.
Apr 8, 2017 near Wanaka, NZ

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Jul 30, 2023
Scott McMullen
This is a steep and demanding track in places, particularly between the Roses Hut and Macetown on the high route above the Arrow river. 30.4mi — 99h 00m

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