Temple Basin Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Temple Basin Track is a 2.1 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 487 m of climbing and a high point of 1,377 m.
A nature photographer’s dream, experience expansive mountain views and alpine birdlife on this track to Temple Basin.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 487 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 1,377 m |
| Lowest point | 890 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.91073, 171.55942 |
| End | -42.90885, 171.57669 |
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
Download the Temple Basin 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
- Dobson Nature Walk (0.1 km away)
- Bealey Valley Track (0.8 km away)
- Otira Valley Track (1.3 km away)
- Devils Punchbowl Walking Track (2.5 km away)
- Cons Track (2.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Temple Basin 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.