Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit
DOC track · Marlborough
Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit is a 21.5 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 1,182 m of climbing and a high point of 1,151 m.
This rugged 2–3 day trip over Kowhai Saddle is a challenging Kaikōura backcountry tramp.
Track stats
| Distance | 21.5 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 - 3 days |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,182 m |
| Elevation loss | 1,140 m |
| Highest point | 1,151 m |
| Lowest point | 139 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -42.30125, 173.69195 |
| End | -42.35150, 173.56784 |
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
- Hapuku Hut (on the track)
- Kowhai Hut (0.1 km from the track)
- Mt Fyffe Hut (1.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit 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
- Mt Fyffe Forest Walk (5.7 km away)
- Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle Route (10.0 km away)
- Okiwi Bay Seaward Valley Track (11.0 km away)
- Hinau Track (11.6 km away)
- Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway (14.4 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.