Patutu Route
DOC track · Marlborough
Patutu Route is a 4.8 km DOC route in Marlborough with 1,022 m of climbing and a high point of 1,159 m.

Climb to the summit of Patutu (1162 m) for great views of the coast and the North Island.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 4 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Expert |
| Track type | Route |
| Elevation gain | 1,022 m |
| Elevation loss | 42 m |
| Highest point | 1,159 m |
| Lowest point | 135 m |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Start | -42.21368, 173.85477 |
| End | -42.19047, 173.84051 |
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
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Okiwi Bay Lookout Walk (0.6 km away)
- Okiwi Bay Seaward Valley Track (5.8 km away)
- Kowhai-Hapuku Circuit (16.6 km away)
- Mt Fyffe Forest Walk (22.3 km away)
- Mt Fyffe Hut/Kowhai Saddle Route (26.0 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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