Waimakariri Falls Hut, Waimakariri Col, Rolleston River route

Walked by a CTC member

Waimakariri Falls Hut, Waimakariri Col, Rolleston River route is a 11.0 km tramp in Canterbury with 537 m of climbing and a high point of 1,788 m.

User-generated track: recorded on a GPS by a Christchurch Tramping Club member on a past trip. It is not an official or maintained track, and the line, notes and conditions may be out of date or wrong. Check DOC for current track and hazard information, carry a map and plan for your own party.

Track stats

Distance11.0 km
Elevation gain537 m
Elevation loss1,405 m
Highest point1,788 m
Lowest point435 m
Trip date30 December 2005
RegionCanterbury
Start-42.91413, 171.48938
End-42.84797, 171.55861

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Waimakariri Falls Hut, Waimakariri Col, Rolleston River routeElevation from 435 m to 1,787 m over 10.97 km.0 m500 m1,000 m1,500 m2,000 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km
Elevation from 435 m to 1,787 m over 10.97 km.

Waypoint notes

  • Campsite Rolleston (-42.89192, 171.50978): This would be a good campsite, with a good stream and enough flattish grass for 2 or 3 tents.

GPX file

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