Breast Hill Track
Breast Hill Track
12.5km
Total Distance
1,201m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
From Timaru Creek Road near Lake Hawea the Breast Hill Track, part of Te Araroa, climbs steeply up open slopes to Pakituhi Hut and on along the ridge to the summit of Breast Hill (1,577 m), high above Lake Hawea. The walk is 12.5 km out and back with about 1,200 m of climbing. There is little shade or water on the climb, and the tops are exposed to wind and snow.
Route Map
Difficulty
4/5 · Difficult- Experience with long mountain hikes