Minchin Pass Route

Canterbury · New Zealand

Distance42 km (26.1 mi)along the line

Climb1,048 m (3,438 ft)1,157 m (3,796 ft) down

High point1,104 m (3,622 ft)lowest 400 m (1,312 ft)

DOC's time3 - 4 daysas DOC publishes it

Walking time12 h 14 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeExpertDOC

Elevation profile

Map

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

Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts.

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About the track

This route travels the eastern and northern flanks of Arthur's Pass National Park. The sections through the upper Minchin Stream and Townsend Creek are more adventurous.

Huts on or near the track

Minchin Bivvy (933 m)
Poulter Hut (679 m)
Casey Hut (599 m, bookable)
Trust/poulter Hut (639 m)

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