Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle Route
DOC track · Marlborough
Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle Route is a 8.9 km DOC tramping track in Marlborough with 1,380 m of climbing and a high point of 1,595 m.
There are superb views from Mt Fyffe. You can climb or mountain bike the steep track to the summit or go as far as Mt Fyffe Hut.
Track stats
| Distance | 8.9 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 8 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,380 m |
| Elevation loss | 599 m |
| Highest point | 1,595 m |
| Lowest point | 339 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -42.31780, 173.57282 |
| End | -42.27939, 173.61823 |
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
- Mt Fyffe Hut (on the track)
- Kowhai Hut (1.9 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle 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
- Hinau Track (3.7 km away)
- Mt Fyffe Forest Walk (5.9 km away)
- Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit (10.0 km away)
- Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway (16.3 km away)
- Okiwi Bay Seaward Valley Track (20.2 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle 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.