French Ridge Track

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French Ridge Track

Matukituki Valley

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3 Rankers Reviews

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5 Walking

1 Wanaka Township

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Time: 4-5 hours, Distance: 7.2 km

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township
Categories	Walking Free

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Weather Requirement	Fine weather What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).	What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate? Fine weather The experience only operates when the weather is fine (no rain, snow or significant winds).
Track Accommodation	Hut/Cabin What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.	What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Hut/Cabin At least one building is available on this track to stay in overnight.
Track Length	3km to 10km What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
DOC Track Category	Tramping track What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.

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Gilad Itzkovitz

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Ranking: 10/10

The best I have done.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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Maya Barad

Israel

Ranking: 10/10

Amazing view and very nice walk.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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Doran Swartz

Israel

Ranking: 10/10

Wow! Perfect walk, nice hut.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in January 2014

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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