Harper Valley Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Harper Valley Track is a 17.9 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 244 m of climbing and a high point of 782 m.
This track leads up the Harper Valley. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7 hr 15 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Elevation gain | 244 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 782 m |
| Lowest point | 538 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.21548, 171.46584 |
| End | -43.12848, 171.62537 |
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
- Hamilton Hut (0.4 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Harper Valley 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
- Avoca Valley Track (6.5 km away)
- Lake Emily to Glenrock Stream (Rakaia Valley) Track (13.3 km away)
- Peak Hill Route (13.5 km away)
- Double Hill access tracks (14.3 km away)
- Hogs Back Track (Easy Up Track and Descent Track) (18.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Harper Valley 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.