The best hiking trails in Central Otago
New Zealand · 27 Hiking Trails
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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Central Otago, New Zealand. The Mt Difficulty Track - Loop Option is the most popular trail. The trails have 5 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, and difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Long Gully Carpark to Timaru Creek Road and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Lake Roxburgh Walkway. The longest trail is the Otago Central Rail Hut at 150.7 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Quartz Reef Point Walk at 2.2 km. Get off line access to History, Campsite, Shelter, and Water locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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