On-leadModerate
Careys Hut to Mavora Lakes Campsite
Te Anau · Southland · Point to Point
↑ 64 m gain↓ 68 m descenthigh 660 msteepest 10 %
DISTANCE9.8 km
ASCENT64 m
DURATION2–2.5 hr
STEEPEST10 %
ROUTEPoint to Point
RATING · HIKERS 4.8 · 6
DOG EFFORT2.5 /5 paws
Nearest emergency vetNorthern Southland Vets - Te Anau (24/7 emergency), Te Anau
03 249 7039
The route
Good to know
On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.
Lake swimOpen track, carry water for the dog
Check the water before the dog swims. Toxic algae blooms in NZ rivers and lakes can kill a dog within hours. Scan the LAWA water quality map in warm months and keep dogs away from dark slime on rocks.
This route includes driving sections, check road access and conditions before you set out.
About Careys Hut to Mavora Lakes Campsite
Near Te Anau in Southland, Careys Hut to Mavora Lakes Campsite runs 9.8 km as a point-to-point.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 64 m overall, pitching up to 10 % at its steepest, and takes about 2–2.5 hr to walk.
Walkers come for lakeside stretches and big views. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.8 / 5 across 6 reviews.