Reviews of Rarakau Car Park. (Other) in Invercargill (Southland).

Rarakau Car Park

57 Reviews

36 Comments

Other

Hiking area

Tourist attraction

1304B Papatotara Coast Road, Rowallan 9691, New Zealand

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Information of Rarakau Car Park, Other in Invercargill (Southland)

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Open hours of Rarakau Car Park

Monday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Tuesday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Wednesday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Thursday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Friday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Saturday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sunday

8 a.m.–10 p.m.

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Reviews of Rarakau Car Park

H. Z.

Instead of sharing how much I like this track, I think the information below can be useful: If you travel solo, staying at Last Light Lodge before and after will make things easy. It also provides great food and coffee. Smartly packed and essentials carried. The map (the last picture) having time and distance of each section from the track office seemed a very good guidance; Train very hard on steep climb beforehand and it will make you enjoy hiking; (I am fit so the steep climb was easy for me, the time I actually took: the first day 6 hours, the second day 5 hours and the last day 6 hours, including plenty photos and videos stops) 4 minutes shower time rather than 3, hot water was great, shampoo provided; Pack clean base layers for each day as you could be completely toasty. Waterproof socks (Brand: sealskinz) kept my feet always dry; Make sure test the waterproof socks ahead, the warm weather and soft touch socks were as comfy as merino socks. Gaiters were useful for muddy terrain; Sandflies net was plenty used; Around Okaka lodge and the summit can be very cold and windy, down jacket/warm hat recommended. Drinking water at least 1.5 L per day.

P. H.

Great demanding tramp, great huts, tracks are back country with the first day a big climb over many tree roots. Awesome views. Pack some massage cream for your feet and calves for the end of day 2 as the tram trail gives them hell. You must stay at "The Cliffs Motel and Lodge" the night before the tramp and at the end, beautiful spot and amazing hosts, don't stay at the backpackers!

R. A.

Fabulous but tough tramp over 62ks. The track needs work in places where the mud and tree roots make walking challenging. The contrast between the 1080 treated bush and trap only Bush was astonishing. I am completely converted to 1080 now to restore NZ bird life.

C. S.

Long and boring 3 day's walk. I 've done some tracks around New Zealand, including all the other great walks and some backcountry tracks. This is the only one that I find quite boring for most of the time. The section around okaka Lodge is nice. You would enjoy the board walk at first, but not so much after a couple of hours.

P. A.

Enjoyed a daywalk along the first section of the track (clifftop bush) to the Waikoau swing bridge and along the beach. The track is well maintained, there is a car park, shelter and accommodation at the road end.

e. a.

Top notch track with amazing lodges

D. M.

Tough route for intermediate level hikers/trampers. Wonderfully varied route taking in beaches, country road, rainforest and sub alpine. The lodges are fully equipped, super cozy, clean and a nice alternative to the great walks with no alternative to camping. Lighter pack (minus camping gear) makes the hike a lot more enjoyable. Pack plenty of deet/insect repellent, sandflies are intense, particularly on day 3. Also advise packing a waterproof camera as day 3 also provides opportunity to spot a the school of Hector Dolphins which hang out at one of the neighbouring beaches. Highly recommend this well run, highly underrated, walk in beautiful untouched part of NZ

T. M.

This is a great track. Exceded my expectations but you have to be fit to really enjoy it. Long days and steep climbs.

E. D.

Grass on firm gravel, toilet with paper and a sink with running water, not sure if drinkable. Two local buildings nearby. Under video surveillance. Gravel road access.

W. H.

One of the best equipped huts and track in those 9 great walks of NZ.

M. A. C.

One of the most beautiful and rewarding hikes ive ever completed. Cant flaw it. Staff at huts are wonderful.

J. H.

This is a great place to enjoy great western southland views,bush,wildlife,seafood, please respect this place so it's still there for our kids,this pic is not the actual car park.The road is in a well maintained condition this summer 13/12/18 I will try to update if conditions change.some parts are narrow with heavy trafic at times,please take care.

R. L. P.

Absolutely stunning scenery. Track is well maintained and the huts and staff are great

L. S.

My Girlfriend and I just finished the Hump Ridge Track today and it is absolutely magnificent. Paradise beaches, deep untouched forests and sub alpine backcountry in only 3 days, couldn’t ask for more. To be honest we got really lucky with the weather especially in winter with 3 sunny days in a row so hopefully you guys will get as lucky as we did. I am not going to spoil anything about the track just a few advises: check the weather, have good gear and know how to use it, know how much food you need for an exercise like this and be honest to yourself about the level of fitness. Besides than that enjoy absolutely recommended.

J. M.

Suitable as a carpark. Like the sheltered waiting shed for trampers.

M. D.

Great walk providing a reasonably good challenge.

A. R.

Such a great walk! absolutely recommend it, great views, good exercise, great paths and break points. would do it def again. plus got extra adventure doing it after rain

s. d.

Expect long days, beautiful scenery, amazing accommodation and heaps of mud. The best tramp ever!

N. B.

It's just a carpark. But it is the start of the mighty South Coast Track. $5 donation requested to cover the costs of upkeep of the area. There is a toilet here but I'm unsure about a source of water.