Three Passes Route
DOC track · Canterbury
Three Passes Route is a 45.2 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 2,286 m of climbing and a high point of 1,746 m.
This classic summer tramp for experienced backcountry trampers crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass/Noti Raureka. It gives the excitement, variety and contrast of a transalpine route.
Track stats
| Distance | 45.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 - 5 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 2,286 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,334 m |
| Highest point | 1,746 m |
| Lowest point | 96 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -42.88253, 171.16010 |
| End | -43.01471, 171.54612 |
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
- Harman Hut (on the track)
- Anti Crow Hut (on the track)
- Grassy Flat Hut (on the track)
- Carrington Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Park Morpeth Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Mid Styx Hut (0.3 km from the track)
- Newton Range Bivvy (1.3 km from the track)
- Browning Range Bivvy (1.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Three Passes 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
- Arahura and Styx valleys tracks (0.0 km away)
- Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track (3.5 km away)
- Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route (3.5 km away)
- Lake Kaniere short walks (4.3 km away)
- Mount Tuhua Track (7.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Three Passes 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.