Hawdon Hut Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Hawdon Hut Track is a 9.4 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 189 m of climbing and a high point of 762 m.
A good introduction to backcountry tramping with multiple river crossings. This is a suitable trip for families if the river is not too high.
Track stats
| Distance | 9.4 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6-8 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 189 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 762 m |
| Lowest point | 573 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.98764, 171.74737 |
| End | -42.91103, 171.73284 |
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)
Campsites near the track
- Hawdon Shelter Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Hawdon Hut 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
- Edwards - Hawdon Route (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 Hawdon Hut 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.