Lake Heron tracks
DOC track · Canterbury
Lake Heron tracks is a 7.2 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 258 m of climbing and a high point of 900 m.
Explore the area around Lake Heron on these tracks - discover kettle holes, and views of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min | 45 min | 1 hr | 3 hr one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 258 m |
| Elevation loss | 13 m |
| Highest point | 900 m |
| Lowest point | 693 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.49713, 171.16482 |
| End | -43.49535, 171.26037 |
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
- Double Hut (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Heron 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
- Potts Hut Track (8.4 km away)
- Manuka Hut Track (10.8 km away)
- Lake Clearwater tracks (15.7 km away)
- Lake Emma to Lake Camp Track (15.7 km away)
- Mystery Lake Track (16.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Heron 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.