Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve Track
DOC track · Canterbury
Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve Track is a 1.3 km DOC tramping track in Canterbury with 137 m of climbing and a high point of 449 m.
You need a 4WD vehicle to get to the start of the track to Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve. This is a narrow stand of remnant red beech/tawairaunui forest.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.3 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 137 m |
| Elevation loss | 0 m |
| Highest point | 449 m |
| Lowest point | 308 m |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Start | -43.85393, 172.98766 |
| End | -43.84806, 172.98215 |
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 Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve 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
- Nīkau Palm Gully Scenic Reserve walk (2.8 km away)
- Akaroa Head Scenic Reserve walk (4.0 km away)
- Ellangowan Scenic Reserve Track (7.3 km away)
- Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve walk (11.6 km away)
- Saddle Hill Summit Track (12.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Tutakakahikura Scenic Reserve 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.