Red Tarns Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Red Tarns Track is a 1.7 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 313 m of climbing and a high point of 1,052 m.
Walk to tarns with red pond weed and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.7 km |
|---|---|
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 313 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,052 m |
| Lowest point | 735 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.73699, 170.09681 |
| End | -43.74789, 170.09838 |
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
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Governors Bush Walk (0.0 km away)
- Bowen Bush Walk (0.1 km away)
- Mueller Hut Route (0.6 km away)
- Kea Point Track (1.9 km away)
- Hooker Valley Track (2.0 km away)
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