Leatham Molesworth Route

Marlborough · New Zealand

Distance21.4 km (13.3 mi)all 3 sections

Climb1,117 m (3,665 ft)978 m (3,209 ft) down

High point1,588 m (5,210 ft)lowest 722 m (2,369 ft)

DOC's time4 - 5 daysas DOC publishes it

GradeExpertDOC

This track is mapped in 3 separate sections, so there is no single profile or walking time. Climb is added up section by section.

Map

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

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

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About the track

This mainly unmarked loop route travels the Leatham Conservation Area and into the magnificent Molesworth Recreation Reserve, traversing mountain tops and tussocky valleys.

Huts on or near the track

Top Leatham Hut (1017 m)
Top Gordon Hut (1065 m)
Bottom Gordon Hut (761 m)

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