Sealy Tarns Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Sealy Tarns Track is a 1.6 km DOC walk in Canterbury with 508 m of climbing and a high point of 1,306 m.
Climb the 'stairway to heaven' to Sealy Tarns, and enjoy spectacular views and alpine flowers.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 4 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 508 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,306 m |
| Lowest point | 798 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.71539, 170.08603 |
| End | -43.71296, 170.07439 |
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
- Mueller Hut (1.1 km from the track)
- Hooker Hut (1.7 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- White Horse Hill Campsite (0.6 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Sealy Tarns 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
- Hooker Valley Track (0.8 km away)
- Kea Point Track (0.9 km away)
- Mueller Hut Route (2.0 km away)
- Bowen Bush Walk (2.5 km away)
- Governors Bush Walk (2.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Sealy Tarns 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.