Hooker Valley Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Hooker Valley Track is a 4.9 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 140 m of climbing and a high point of 887 m.
Enjoy awe-inspiring landscapes and stunning views of Mueller Glacier and Kakīroa/Mount Sefton. This track currently ends at Kakīroa/Mount Sefton View Lookout, while a new bridge is being built.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 140 m |
| Elevation loss | 20 m |
| Highest point | 887 m |
| Lowest point | 760 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.71929, 170.09365 |
| End | -43.68897, 170.10361 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Ball Pass Route.
Huts near the track
- Hooker Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Sefton Bivouac (1.9 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- White Horse Hill Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Hooker 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
- Kea Point Track (0.1 km away)
- Sealy Tarns Track (0.8 km away)
- Mueller Hut Route (1.4 km away)
- Bowen Bush Walk (1.9 km away)
- Governors Bush Walk (2.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hooker 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.