Greenstone and Caples Tracks

Greenstone and Caples Tracks
Lake Rere on the Greenstone Track
Length61 km (38 mi)
LocationFiordland National Park, New Zealand
TrailheadsGreenstone carpark, The Divide
UseTramping, trail running
Highest point945 m (3,100 ft), McKellar Saddle
Lowest pointGreenstone carpark, 477 m (1,565 ft)
Difficultymedium
SeasonSpring to Autumn (open all year)
Monthslate October to mid April
SightsAlpine views, lakes, forests, tussocklands, rivers
HazardsHypothermia, high winds, rocks, roots, snow, rain, avalanche
Surfacedirt, rock, roots
Websitedoc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/otago/places/greenstone-and-caples-conservation-areas/things-to-do/greenstone-and-caples-tracks

The Greenstone and Caples Tracks form a 61 kilometres (38 mi)tramping (hiking) circuit which is located in the South Island of New Zealand.