Chatterton River Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Chatterton River Track is a 4.6 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 405 m of climbing and a high point of 865 m.
This track follows Chatterton River and provides views of Hanmer Basin.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr 30 min return via same track |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 405 m |
| Elevation loss | 225 m |
| Highest point | 865 m |
| Lowest point | 461 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.49842, 172.81825 |
| End | -42.48681, 172.82279 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Mt Isobel Track (0.8 km away)
- Waterfall Track (2.2 km away)
- Jolliffe Saddle Track (2.3 km away)
- Woodlands Walk (2.7 km away)
- Spur Track (2.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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