Hiking loop from Manapouri

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New Zealand

Southland

Hiking loop from Manapouri

Moderate

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hikers

Hiking loop from Manapouri

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10.1km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 314 m for 379 m

After 9.55 km for 379 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

203 m

View of the Lake on Trailhead Circle Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.94 km

View of Lake Manapouri from Circle Track Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

To go there, you need to book a water taxi that brings you to the other side of the Waiau River.

Tip by

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

2.99 km

666 m

349 m

206 m

Surfaces

5.85 km

3.08 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

21°C

9°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

January 7, 2025,Circle Track mit Aussichtspunkt, Runde von Manapouri

You should definitely walk the track clockwise. The climb is quite steep and you have to pay close attention to the markings to stay on the path. It is advisable to take a beach towel with you, as there are always beautiful stretches of beach along the shore that are perfect for swimming.

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