Sanctuary Track
DOC track · East Coast
Sanctuary Track is a 2.2 km DOC walk in East Coast with 47 m of climbing and a high point of 481 m.
The Sanctuary Track is an easy loop track that goes through remnant podocarp forest. You can also walk it at night as the Whirinaki Night Life Walk.
Track stats
| Distance | 2.2 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 1 hr 30 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 47 m |
| Elevation loss | 75 m |
| Highest point | 481 m |
| Lowest point | 396 m |
| Region | East Coast |
| Start | -38.66696, 176.72665 |
| End | -38.66510, 176.72785 |
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
Campsites near the track
- Sanctuary Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Sanctuary 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
- Waiatiu Falls Track (2.6 km away)
- Whirinaki Track (2.6 km away)
- Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit (2.7 km away)
- Moerangi Track (3.1 km away)
- H Tree Track (3.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Sanctuary 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.