Deadmans Track

DOC track · Fiordland

Deadmans Track is a 4.2 km DOC route in Fiordland with 998 m of climbing and a high point of 1,150 m.

Deadmans Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This challenging tramping route from the Hollyford Road climbs the slope to meet the Routeburn Track near Harris Saddle.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance4.2 km
Time (DOC)5 hr one way
Difficulty (DOC)Expert
Track typeRoute
Elevation gain998 m
Elevation loss0 m
Highest point1,150 m
Lowest point151 m
RegionFiordland
Start-44.75344, 168.13963
End-44.73390, 168.16744

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

Elevation profile of Deadmans TrackElevation from 151 m to 1,150 m over 4.19 km.0 m500 m1,000 m1,500 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km
Elevation from 151 m to 1,150 m over 4.19 km.

GPX file

Download the Deadmans 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.

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Plan it offline in TrailTreks

Plan Deadmans 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.