Neill Winchcombe Circuit

Wellington · New Zealand

Distance7.2 km (4.5 mi)along the line

Climb931 m (3,054 ft)498 m (1,634 ft) down

High point1,508 m (4,948 ft)lowest 904 m (2,966 ft)

DOC's time3 daysas DOC publishes it

Walking time3 h 21 minone way, moving, our estimate

GradeAdvanced, ExpertDOC

Elevation profile

Map

Map: LINZ Topo50, 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 is a challenging circuit via Cone, Neill Ridge, Mt Hector, Alpha and Bull Mound. You need strong fitness, backcountry hiking experience and good weather to attempt this trip.

Huts on or near the track

Winchcombe Biv (1086 m)

Neill Winchcombe Circuit on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.