Melina Ridge Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Melina Ridge Track is a 35.8 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 1,407 m of climbing and a high point of 1,546 m.

This is a classic mountain bike ride located in lower Ahuriri valley.
Track stats
| Distance | 35.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 - 10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,407 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,254 m |
| Highest point | 1,546 m |
| Lowest point | 624 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -44.41994, 169.67692 |
| End | -44.57805, 169.62708 |
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
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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
- East Ahuriri Track (0.0 km away)
- Hideaway Hut Route (0.0 km away)
- Breast Hill Track (0.0 km away)
- Birch Creek access route (6.3 km away)
- Dromedary Hill Track (11.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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