Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle Route is a 42.6 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,409 m of climbing and a high point of 1,098 m.
This is a pleasant 2 day tramp, crossing easy saddles on well-defined tracks through open mountain beech forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 42.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,409 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,456 m |
| Highest point | 1,098 m |
| Lowest point | 475 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.99592, 171.88193 |
| End | -43.04561, 171.90365 |
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: Casey Hut Track.
Huts near the track
- Casey Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Turnbull Bivvy (1.5 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Andrews Shelter Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle 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
- Woolshed Hill Track (10.5 km away)
- Edwards - Hawdon Route (11.0 km away)
- Hawdon Hut Track (11.0 km away)
- Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track (11.7 km away)
- Coal Pit Spur Track (17.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle 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.