Edwards - Hawdon Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Edwards - Hawdon Route is a 29.9 km DOC route in Canterbury with 1,113 m of climbing and a high point of 1,381 m.
This route takes you through spectacular rock-fall, past mountain tarns and over two alpine passes.
Track stats
| Distance | 29.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2-3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,113 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,011 m |
| Highest point | 1,381 m |
| Lowest point | 573 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.98764, 171.74737 |
| End | -42.97981, 171.59350 |
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
- Hawdon Hut (on the track)
- Edwards Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Hawdon Shelter Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Edwards - Hawdon 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
- Hawdon Hut Track (0.0 km away)
- Woolshed Hill Track (0.5 km away)
- Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track (4.9 km away)
- Bealey Spur Track (10.7 km away)
- Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle Route (11.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Edwards - Hawdon 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.