Mt Fishtail Route
DOC track · Marlborough
Mt Fishtail Route is a 7.9 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 1,130 m of climbing and a high point of 1,348 m.
Climb up to Mt Fishtail (1643 m) via Fishtail Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 7.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 5 hr 40 min to hut |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,130 m |
| Elevation loss | 8 m |
| Highest point | 1,348 m |
| Lowest point | 221 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -41.50630, 173.51394 |
| End | -41.44617, 173.48945 |
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
- Fishtail Hut (on the track)
Campsites near the track
- Mill Flat Campsite (on the track)
GPX file
Download the Mt Fishtail Route 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 Richmond routes (5.3 km away)
- Quartz Creek/Mount Royal Route (7.7 km away)
- Forks/Riverside Walk (11.5 km away)
- Wakamarina Track (16.0 km away)
- Lake Chalice Hut tracks (17.5 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Fishtail Route in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.