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Dobson Loop Track

Wellington · New Zealand

Distance11.6 km (7.2 mi)along the line
Climb718 m (2,356 ft)613 m (2,011 ft) down
High point653 m (2,142 ft)lowest 199 m (653 ft)
DOC's time5.5 hr (return to Smith Creek Shelter)as DOC publishes it
Walking time4 h 6 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeEasy, AdvancedDOC

Elevation profile

648 m 199 m 0 km11.6 km

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

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About the track

This track provides two day-walking options: a return trip to Smith Creek via Puffer Saddle, or a more challenging and longer loop track

Dobson Loop Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.