Lake Otuhie Walkway

Lake Otuhie Walkway

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Golden Bay, Nelson Region

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View from the road-bridge at the start of the track.

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View from the road-bridge at the start of the track.

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Information

Follow a creek over picturesque farmland to reach the lake surrounded by dramatic cliffs.

This scenic walkway follows Kowhai Creek and provides access to the western shore of Lake Otuhie. Enjoy the remote and wild landscape, the dramatic rock formations and the numerous overhands and caverns.

Some sections of this walkway cross private land and visitors are asked to stick to the marked route, respect all signposted conditions of access and follow the New Zealand Outdoor Access Code.

Kayakers may use the creek adjacent to the walkway and on Lake Otuhie.

The Lake Otuhie Walkway is closed for lambing season between 1 August and 30 September.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay

Categories
  • Walking
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Track Duration

  • 30 mins to 1 hour 30 mins to 1 hour

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

30 mins to 1 hour

30 mins to 1 hour

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Small creeks and ditches must be crossed - prepare for mud.

Weather Requirement

  • Normal weather

Weather Requirement

What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate?

Normal weather

The experience operates under most conditions but not when their is heavy rain or strong winds.

During heavy rain and flooding the creeks may make the track impassable.

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Albert's avatar

Albert

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Great walk. Enjoy the wild landscape and
awesome rock walls.
Parking at the bridge over Sandhill Creek and I needed a bit longer than
the 30 minutes (guess I am getting older), but it is a real pearle and
worth a short walk.

Reviewed 3 months ago

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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Nick Morrison

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