Mica Mine Tops Route
West Coast · New Zealand
Distance7.6 km (4.7 mi)along the line
Climb908 m (2,979 ft)144 m (472 ft) down
High point1,261 m (4,137 ft)lowest 459 m (1,506 ft)
DOC's time8 hr from SH6as DOC publishes it
Walking time3 h 25 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeExpertDOC
Elevation profile
Map






Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.
About the track
The Mica Mine Tops Route is a challenging route within the rugged backcountry environment of South Westland.
Huts on or near the track
- Mataketake Hut (1224 m, bookable)
Mica Mine Tops Route on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.