French Pass Lookout Track
DOC track · Marlborough
French Pass Lookout Track is a 0.6 km DOC walk in Marlborough with 35 m of climbing and a high point of 86 m.
This track takes you to a viewpoint over historic Te Aumiti/French Pass, where the tide rushes back and forth like a river.
Track stats
| Distance | 0.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 10 min |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easiest |
| Track type | Short Walk |
| Elevation gain | 35 m |
| Elevation loss | 100 m |
| Highest point | 86 m |
| Lowest point | 18 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -40.92549, 173.83468 |
| End | -40.92691, 173.83545 |
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
- French Pass Campsite (0.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the French Pass Lookout 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
- Piwakawaka Track (15.3 km away)
- Archer Track (19.2 km away)
- Opouri Bridle Track (22.4 km away)
- Mount Stokes Track (31.2 km away)
- Ferndale tracks (31.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan French Pass Lookout 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.