Mingha - Deception Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Mingha - Deception Route is a 23.8 km DOC route in Canterbury with 826 m of climbing and a high point of 1,080 m.
This route is a classic traverse of the Southern Alps, crossing over Goat Pass. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 23.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 826 m |
| Elevation loss | 446 m |
| Highest point | 1,080 m |
| Lowest point | 299 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.78811, 171.60310 |
| End | -42.97981, 171.59350 |
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
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Lake Mavis.
Huts near the track
- Upper Deception Hut (on the track)
- Goat Pass Hut (on the track)
- Mingha Bivvy (on the track)
- Edwards Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mingha - Deception Route 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
- Harper Pass Route (2.9 km away)
- Carroll Hut Track (3.0 km away)
- Edwards - Otehake Route (6.1 km away)
- Lake Kaurapataka Route (6.1 km away)
- Camp Creek Route (12.1 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mingha - Deception Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.