Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell Track
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell Track is a 13.1 km DOC tramping track in Hawke’s Bay with 1,067 m of climbing and a high point of 1,388 m.
This track provides access to Cameron Hut without needing to cross the Ngaruroro River.
Track stats
| Distance | 13.1 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5-6 hrs |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,067 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,226 m |
| Highest point | 1,388 m |
| Lowest point | 498 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.38608, 176.33285 |
| End | -39.33284, 176.32098 |
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
- Kiwi Saddle Hut (on the track)
- Cameron Hut (0.1 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Cameron Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
- Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite (0.8 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell 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
- Cameron Carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track (0.0 km away)
- Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (Kaweka Lakes) Track (3.4 km away)
- Lakes carpark to Mackintosh carpark via Mackintosh Hut (4.6 km away)
- Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track (4.6 km away)
- Kiwi Saddle Hut via Mt Kuripapango (6.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell 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.