Alpine Route

Marlborough · New Zealand

Distance62.2 km (38.6 mi)all 5 sections

Climb4,695 m (15,404 ft)3,852 m (12,638 ft) down

High point1,720 m (5,643 ft)lowest 121 m (397 ft)

GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 5 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

Map: LINZ NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

Plan it with offline topo maps: try it for 14 days

About the track

This challenging trip above the bushline in Mt Richmond Forest Park offers outstanding views over the Waimea Plains and the Inland Kaikoura Ranges. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.

Huts on or near the track

Starveall Hut (1167 m)
Slaty Hut (1385 m)
Mt Rintoul Hut (1252 m)
Tarn Hut (1020 m)
Hacket Hut (260 m)
Mid Wairoa Hut (376 m)
Lower Goulter Hut (392 m)

Alpine Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.