Kaikoura Coast Track

Hiking Very hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 36.70 km
Elevation gain 2311 m
Elevation loss 2200 m
Altitude minimum 1 m
Altitude maximum 616 m
Altitude Start 41 m
Altitude End 152 m
Estimated hiking time 12 h 20 min
Difficulty Very hard

36.70 km loop hiking starting from Mount Guardian. Elevation gain is 2311 m, with altitude ranging from 1 m to 616 m. Estimated time: 12 h 20 min. Starting town: Mount Guardian (Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 1276 m across 11.53 km, with an average slope of 11.1%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 6.29 km): +545 m over 4.29 km, average slope 12.7%
  • Climb 2 (at km 28.71 km): +731 m over 7.24 km, average slope 10.1%

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