Mt Burns Tarns Track

DOC track · Fiordland

Mt Burns Tarns Track is a 0.4 km DOC tramping track in Fiordland with 99 m of climbing and a high point of 1,087 m.

Mt Burns Tarns Track
Photo: Department of Conservation

This enjoyable, short tramping track offers a superb setting and views from Mt Burns, Monowai, Fiordland.

— Department of Conservation, CC BY 4.0

Track stats

Distance0.4 km
Time (DOC)45 min return
Difficulty (DOC)Advanced
Track typeTramping Track
Elevation gain99 m
Elevation loss0 m
Highest point1,087 m
Lowest point988 m
RegionFiordland
Start-45.74553, 167.38032
End-45.74838, 167.38266

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 Mt Burns Tarns TrackElevation from 988 m to 1,087 m over 0.38 km.950 m1,000 m1,050 m1,100 m0 km0.1 km0.2 km0.3 km
Elevation from 988 m to 1,087 m over 0.38 km.

Huts near the track

GPX file

Download the Mt Burns Tarns 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 Mt Burns Tarns 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.