Harper Pass Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Harper Pass Track is a 20.6 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 572 m of climbing and a high point of 970 m.
This track runs from Hurunui swing bridge to Harper Pass. It is popular for day walks or overnight stays in three huts. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 20.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 572 m |
| Elevation loss | 180 m |
| Highest point | 970 m |
| Lowest point | 563 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.70600, 172.11153 |
| End | -42.72811, 171.88197 |
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
- Hurunui No. 3 Hut (on the track)
- Camerons Hut (on the track)
- Harper Pass Bivvy (on the track)
- Hurunui Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Harper Pass Track 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
- Three Mile Stream Track and Route (0.8 km away)
- Mackenzie Stream Route (4.7 km away)
- Hope Pass Track (13.7 km away)
- Lake Man Route (15.6 km away)
- Jollie Brook Circuit (21.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Harper Pass Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.