Taipo River Track to Harman Pass

West Coast · New Zealand

Distance28.2 km (17.5 mi)all 3 sections

Climb1,313 m (4,308 ft)201 m (659 ft) down

High point1,313 m (4,308 ft)lowest 176 m (577 ft)

DOC's time2 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 NZ Topo, Toitū Te Whenua LINZ, CC BY 4.0

Pink: the track. Orange: huts.

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About the track

The Taipo Valley is often travelled as part of a popular route from the Waimakariri River via Harman Pass. This guide describes the route from SH73 to Harman Pass only.

Huts on or near the track

Julia Hut (598 m)
Dillons Homestead Hut (239 m)
Julia Hut (Old) (606 m)
Dillon Hut (239 m)
Mid Taipo Hut (378 m)

Taipo River Track to Harman Pass on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.