Segment | This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own. |
Full Journey | The Overland Track |
Start | At the intersection of Overland Track & Kia Ora Hut toilet track (-41.8920618,146.0815091) |
Finish | (-41.9319992,146.0889934) |
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Dalton Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Fergusson Falls on Mersey River. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the tallest of the falls - Hartnett Falls. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track).
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At the intersection of Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track & Overland Track Start heading along Dalton & Fergusson Falls Track (a walking track).
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 9.5 km |
Time | 3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Signage | Clearly signposted (2/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
Weather | Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Camp site
| 6 m | Kia Ora Hut public camping platform |
Hut
| 6 m | Kia Ora Hut |
Toilet
| 2.6 km | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 2.6 km | Du Cane Hut |
Hut
| 9.6 km | Bert Nichols Hut |
Camp site
| 9.6 km | [camp site] |
Toilet
| 9.6 km | [toilet] |