Last Updated: 30th Apr 2024

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Horseshoe Point birdsong and beaches

Horseshoe Point Track

Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland

Submitted by ERIN STAGG

Last Updated: 30th Apr 2024

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Grunt Factor: 10 ?

Gnarl Factor: 25 ?

6.6km

Length of run

295m

Total Ascent

300m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

Directions to start

Horseshoe Point birdsong and beaches, Southland

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Native bush

Beach

Coastal

Run Makeup

20%

40%

Sealed Road

Gravel Road

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +8.7%

Average Downhill Gradient: -8.9%

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Estimated Times to Run

1:10

Slow

0:45

Moderate

0:30

Fast

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Guide

Start at the Southern Side of Butterfield Beach, near the swing sets. There is parking here if you need it.

From there travel north along the paved road up and over the hill. When you reach Horseshoe Beach turn right onto Horseshoe Point Road. Pass the dump on the right and follow the signs for Horseshoe Point track. The track from this point is wide easy single track that follows the headland through the bush.

Once you reach the trig and lookout the track narrows and becomes a bit muddier as it heads down to Deadman's beach and then back up the stars. There are few stairs here to get your heart rate going. From there there is more narrow fin single track to the end of Braggs Bay.

From Bags Bay follow the dirt road back to Butterfield Beach.

Horseshoe Point Deadman's Beach.

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Transport and parking:

There is parking by the swing set and picnic tables next to Butterfield Beach. You can drive, walk or bike there depending what sort of transport you have access to!

Distance from Stewart Island / Rakiura:

2 km

Driving time from Stewart Island / Rakiura:

5 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Follow the rack and signs. On Deadman's Beach the track continues near the eastern end of the beach.

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

None.

Seasonality Issues:

Might be really muddy in winter, and the trakc could have potential to slip.

Hazards:

Watch for fallen trees and slips.

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