Acheron Lookout Loop Walk
DOC track · Canterbury
Acheron Lookout Loop Walk is a 1.4 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 34 m of climbing and a high point of 757 m.
A short loop walk with views that starts from Acheron Accommodation House.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 34 m |
| Elevation loss | 34 m |
| Highest point | 757 m |
| Lowest point | 718 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.39537, 172.95530 |
| End | -42.39537, 172.95530 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Acheron Accommodation House Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Acheron Lookout Loop Walk 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
- Jollies Pass Track to Mt Isobel (12.2 km away)
- Homestead Run (14.2 km away)
- Spur Track (14.5 km away)
- Waterfall Track (15.2 km away)
- Jolliffe Saddle Track (15.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Acheron Lookout Loop Walk in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.