Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route is a 4.5 km DOC route in Canterbury with 355 m of climbing and a high point of 1,042 m.
Visit a cute bivvy with an unusual curved roof.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 355 m |
| Elevation loss | 269 m |
| Highest point | 1,042 m |
| Lowest point | 821 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.14218, 172.29160 |
| End | -43.16065, 172.33020 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Mt Thomas Forst.
Huts near the track
- Bob's Camp Bivvy (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route 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
- Summit Track (6.6 km away)
- Ridge Track (6.7 km away)
- Tarn Hut tracks (6.8 km away)
- Youngman Stream Track (6.8 km away)
- Bypass Track (6.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Bob’s Camp Bivouac Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.