On-leadModerate
South Temple Track
Twizel · Canterbury
↑ 252 m gain↓ 6 m descenthigh 858 msteepest 23 %
DISTANCE7.0 km
ASCENT252 m
DURATION1h 48m
STEEPEST23 %
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Nearest emergency vetRemarkable Vets (Queenstown) - 24hr emergency, Queenstown
03 442 1411
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.
Open track, carry water for the dogUsually a quiet track
About South Temple Track
This long track follows 7.0 km as a track, near Twizel in Canterbury.
A valley tramping track in Ruataniwha Conservation Park near Lake Ohau, following South Temple Stream up to the six-bunk South Temple Hut (about 3-4 hours one way). Reaching the hut requires fording South Temple Stream, which can be tricky after heavy rain; the track is also open to horse riding.
Graded moderate, it climbs about 252 m overall, pitching up to 23 % at its steepest, and takes about 1h 48m to walk.
Dogs are welcome here on the lead. DOC’s own wording: “Dogs on a leash only.”.