Hook Bush Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Hook Bush Route is a 2.1 km DOC route in Canterbury with 271 m of climbing and a high point of 500 m.
Enjoy expansive views out across the Canterbury Plain along an marked route up into The Hunters Hills.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 271 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 500 m |
| Lowest point | 226 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.61942, 170.96858 |
| End | -44.63309, 170.95488 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Gunns Bush Track (5.2 km away)
- Kelceys Bush tracks (8.4 km away)
- Studholme Bush Scenic Reserve tracks (15.8 km away)
- Mt Nimrod Track (22.0 km away)
- Deep Stream Track (49.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hook Bush 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.