Hope Kiwi Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Hope Kiwi Track is a 16.9 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 345 m of climbing and a high point of 667 m.
The track goes from the Hurunui swing bridge to Windy Point, and on to Hope Kiwi Lodge. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 16.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 18 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 345 m |
| Elevation loss | 195 m |
| Highest point | 667 m |
| Lowest point | 491 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.58430, 172.38235 |
| End | -42.64200, 172.23713 |
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
- Hope Halfway Hut (on the track)
- Hope Kiwi Lodge (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Hope Kiwi 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
- Doubtful Valley Track (4.0 km away)
- St James Walkway (7.5 km away)
- Tui Track (7.5 km away)
- Devilskin Saddle Route (10.1 km away)
- Hope Pass Track (12.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Hope Kiwi 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.