Huxley valley tracks
DOC track · Canterbury
Huxley valley tracks is a 17.9 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 835 m of climbing and a high point of 1,000 m.
The Huxley valley branches off Hopkins valley in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | Up to 9 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 835 m |
| Elevation loss | 289 m |
| Highest point | 1,000 m |
| Lowest point | 611 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.02413, 169.81232 |
| End | -43.97500, 169.72899 |
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
- Officers Hut (on the track)
- Huxley Forks Hut (on the track)
- Brodrick Hut (on the track)
- Monument Hut (on the track)
- Red Hut (1.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Huxley valley tracks 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
- Hopkins valley tracks (0.0 km away)
- North Temple Track (9.2 km away)
- South Temple Track (9.2 km away)
- Temple Viewpoint Track (9.3 km away)
- Hunter Valley tracks (23.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Huxley valley tracks in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.