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Te Araroa: Waiau Pass Track

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  2. NZ
  3. …South Island
  4. …Nelson Lakes National Park
  5. Lake Rotoiti
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74.4

Miles

119.7

KM

91%

Runnable

6,054' 1,845 m

High

1,922' 586 m

Low

10,787' 3,288 m

Up

10,946' 3,336 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

91%

Max Grade (42°)

Dogs Unknown

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Land Manager: Te Araroa Trust

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Eric Hemphill
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in Lake Rotoiti

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#4

in Lake Rotoiti

#285

in New Zealand

#26,428

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NZ Mountain Safety Council has created this video guide for Poukirikiri/Travers Saddle. The track takes you deep in the park and over a challenging alpine pass. This video shows the preparation required to make sure you get home safe.
Feb 25, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
NZ Mountain Safety Council has created this video guide for Waiau Pass. The video takes you through the alpine section going over the pass and shows you how to prepare for a successful trip so that you make it home safely.
Feb 25, 2020 near St Arnaud, NZ
Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park is like nothing else.
Apr 26, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
Lake Rotoiti is unlike anything you've ever seen.
Apr 10, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ
Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes National Park
Nov 16, 2018 near St Arnaud, NZ
Navigate this narrow bridge crossing on the Lakehead Track.
Apr 10, 2017 near Wakefield, NZ

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