Otira Valley Track

(Translated by Google) The trail extending along the Otira River to the top of the valley takes about one and a half hours one way. The road surface is relatively primitive, with stone and dirt roads, and there are no artificial trails such as wooden trestles. It is recommended that travelers who wear outdoor shoes and have a little mountain climbing experience walk. But even if you only go to the big rock (about half a 40-minute journey), the scenery along the road is worth a trip. You can see the scenery of mountains when you look up, and you can see that Highway 73 extends westward when you look down. When summer comes, you should pay attention to sun protection, because the trails are completely unsheltered, the wind on the mountain is sometimes strong and sometimes weak, the body temperature will drop when the wind blows, and it is easy to feel hot when the wind stops. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket that is easy to put on and take off, which is more comfortable Let you maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the process. (Original) Otira(40)73
Feb 14th, 2023

Nice quick walk
Jan 28th, 2023

Glorious views. It's not a gentle stroll, but well worth it.
Jan 25th, 2023

(Translated by Google) Nice walk to bridge with water (Original)
Jan 16th, 2023

Great short hike. Definitely need hiking shoes as there is no boardwalk / paved trail. Need to do a few creek crossings as well. Really beautiful views of the valley and river when you finally arrive at the end.
Dec 4th, 2022