Kura Tāwhiti Access Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Kura Tāwhiti Access Track is a 1.1 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 44 m of climbing and a high point of 794 m.
Wander through majestic limestone rock formations of special significance to Ngāi Tahu. It's one of our best short walks.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 20 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 44 m |
| Elevation loss | 22 m |
| Highest point | 794 m |
| Lowest point | 746 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.23342, 171.72199 |
| End | -43.23025, 171.71567 |
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
Download the Kura Tāwhiti Access 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
- Thomas River Track (2.8 km away)
- Leith Hill Loop Track (2.9 km away)
- Water Intake Track (3.9 km away)
- Cave Stream Loop Walk (4.4 km away)
- Caving at Cave Stream (4.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kura Tāwhiti Access 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.