Helicopter Hill Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Helicopter Hill Track is a 0.5 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 113 m of climbing and a high point of 1,247 m.
This track leads from Lyndon Saddle to the summit of Helicopter Hill, with great views.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 15 - 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Intermediate |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 113 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,247 m |
| Lowest point | 1,134 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.13773, 171.72489 |
| End | -43.14072, 171.72898 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Mistletoe Flats Campsite (1.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Helicopter Hill 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
- Craigieburn Edge Track (0.7 km away)
- Craigieburn Sidle 73 Track (1.3 km away)
- Hut Creek Track (1.6 km away)
- Mistletoe Track (1.6 km away)
- The Luge Track (1.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Helicopter Hill 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.