Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
DOC track · Auckland
Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) is a 3.1 km DOC tramping track in Auckland with 349 m of climbing and a high point of 585 m.
Windy Canyon is a popular walk on Great Barrier Island, offering spectacular views. You can then continue on Palmers Track to the summit of Mt Hobson (Hirakimata).
Track stats
| Distance | 3.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 15 min | 3 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 349 m |
| Elevation loss | 100 m |
| Highest point | 585 m |
| Lowest point | 335 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.16998, 175.43639 |
| End | -36.18572, 175.41293 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Mt Heale Hut (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Harataonga Coastal Walkway (2.1 km away)
- Harataonga Loop Track (3.9 km away)
- Peach Tree Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) (4.5 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track (5.4 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Old Lady Track (5.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Windy Canyon and Palmer's Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.